noun / verb
access
AK-sess/ˈækses/
The ability or means to reach or use something, or the act of doing so.
The ramp gives the wheelchair user access to the building.
Etymology
The pieces express movement toward something. The resulting sense of an approach or entrance developed into the ability or right to get into someone’s presence or reach and use something.
In context
who decides who would have the access or ability to use that kind of genome editing, and is it right to use it all?
More examples
- She accessed the records from her office.
- They have access to the shared tools.
- He is accessing the file through the archive.
Forms
access · accesses · accessed · accessing
accessible adjective — Able to be reached or used.
Similar words
- entry
- The act or right of going inside.
- availability
- Whether something can be obtained or used.