clothing

noun  B1
Plain meaning

clothes in general

Exam-register meaning

In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss clothes in general in a more precise way.

In context
naturalThe article discussed clothing during the meeting.
examThe passage suggests that protective clothing can shape long-term policy or social outcomes.
Common collocations
protective clothingsuitable clothingsecond-hand clothing
Watch out
Do not use a weak verb before this word. Learn the whole word partnership, e.g., “protective clothing”.
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The passage suggests that protective  ______  can shape long-term policy or social outcomes.

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