Clearing

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

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Removal of data from an information system, its storage devices, and other peripheral devices with storage capacity, in such a way that the data may not be reconstructed using common system capabilities (i.e., through the keyboard); however, the data may be reconstructed using laboratory methods.

Framework senses

5 senses across 3 frameworks

NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →

§1: Removal of data from an information system, its storage devices, and other peripheral devices with storage capacity, in such a way that the data may not be reconstructed using common system capabilities (i.e., through the keyboard); however, the data may be reconstructed using laboratory methods.

CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →

§1: Removal of data from an information system, its storage devices, and other peripheral devices with storage capacity, in such a way that the data may not be reconstructed using common system capabilities (i.e., through the keyboard); however, the data may be reconstructed using laboratory methods.

Wordset Dictionary3 sensesview framework →

§1: the act of removing solid particles from a liquid
§2: the act of freeing from suspicion
§3: a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area