Meaning ofclearinghousesin English

Noun

1. hubs for goods distribution; trade
   The company used a clearinghouse to manage their international trade operations.
2. central locations for financial exchange; settlements
   Clearinghouses play a crucial role in facilitating financial transactions and settlements.
3. repositories for data collection; storage
   The research institution established clearinghouses for genetic data collection.
4. centralized information; metadata centers
   The government created centralized clearinghouses for metadata on public health trends.