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access
[ak-ses]
noun
the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use; admittance.
They have access to the files.
a way or means of approach.
The only access to the house was a rough dirt road.
the state or quality of being approachable.
Located deep in the woods on an island with no dock, the cabin was difficult of access.
Theology.approach to God through Jesus Christ.
an attack or onset, as of a disease or symptom.
Some influenza patients experience attacks for many weeks after the primary access.
In a violent access of coughing I fractured one of my ribs.
a sudden, strong burst of emotion.
In an access of clumsy tenderness, he tried to dry the tears that trembled on her eyelashes.
verb (used with object)
to make contact with or gain access to; be able to reach, approach, enter, etc..
Bank customers can access their checking accounts instantly through the online portal.
Computers.(of a program or system component) to retrieve (data) for use by another program or application or for transfer from one part of the system to another.
This key enables other applications to access data from within the event management system even if you aren't logged in.
adjective
Television.(of programming, time, etc.) available to the public.
Six channels now offer access services.
access
/ ˈæɛ /
noun
the act of approaching or entering
the condition of allowing entry, esp (of a building or room) allowing entry by wheelchairs, prams, etc
the right or privilege to approach, reach, enter, or make use of something
a way or means of approach or entry
the opportunity or right to see or approach someone
she fights for divorce and free access to her children
(modifier) designating programmes made by the general public as distinguished from those made by professional broadcasters
access television
a sudden outburst or attack, as of rage or disease
verb
to gain access to; make accessible or available
(tr) computing
to obtain or retrieve (information) from a storage device
to place (information) in a storage device See also direct access sequential access
Other 51Թ Forms
- preaccess noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of access1
Example Sentences
She has been joined in these calls by former prime minister Lord Cameron, and said an earlier diagnosis would have given Ivor access to "crucial" therapies.
The move could shrink access to health care for some of the nation’s poorest and most vulnerable people, warn analysts, patient advocates, and Democratic political leaders.
The organisation posts updates on its Facebook page, which only those with e-sim cards on their phones are able to access, because of the internet blackout.
But for now, access to the area is limited.
The cut on Amy’s finger was a ruse — a desperate act to access care.
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