access layer

UK: /ˈæksɛs ˈleɪə/

Definition

Definition of access layer - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technology

TECH.

part of a network where end devices connect to shared resources

TECH.

Switches in the access layer connect office computers to the company network.

computers

TECH.

software component that controls how programs reach data or services

TECH.

The access layer handles all database requests from the application layer.

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Expressions with access

have access to

be able to use or reach something

Only students have access to the library computers.

instant access

ability to reach or use something immediately without waiting

The subscription includes instant access to all premium articles.

wheelchair access

ability for people using wheelchairs to enter and use a place

The museum now offers wheelchair access to all exhibition floors.

access code

sequence of characters for secure service entry

Enter your access code to unlock the phone.

access road

road providing access to a specific place

The access road connects the village to the main street.

direct access

ability to reach something without intermediaries

The manager has direct access to the CEO.

Expressions with layer

layer up

stack upwards in layers or overlay repeatedly

To build the cake, layer up the sponge and cream.

layer cake

cake with multiple layers and sweet filling

She baked a delicious chocolate layer cake.

middle layer

part of something that lies between its top and bottom parts

The cake had a creamy middle layer between the chocolate sponges.

layer upon layer

multiple layers stacked on top of each other

The cake had layer upon layer of chocolate.

protective layer

covering that shields something underneath from damage or harmful influence

The wax forms a protective layer over the wood surface.

marzipan layer

sweet almond paste layer used in cakes

The cake had a thick marzipan layer.

ground layer

the layer of soil or earth on the ground

The ground layer was rich with nutrients.

moss layer

soft green carpet of plants on the ground

The moss layer made the forest floor feel like a sponge.

herb layer

the layer of small plants under trees

The herb layer is full of ferns and flowers.

ozone layer

layer in upper atmosphere with much ozone that blocks harmful sunlight

The ozone layer protects us from the sun's dangerous rays.

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DAL

acr.

acr: data access layer

software part that manages how data is stored and retrieved

Examples of access layer in a sentence

We upgraded the access layer to support more wireless clients.
The new security protocols were implemented in the access layer.
Developers must update the access layer before deploying the service.

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French:couche d'accès, couche d'accès aux données, ...
German:Zugriffsschicht, Zugriffsebene, ...
Italian:livello di accesso, layer di accesso, ...
Spanish:capa de acceso, capa de acceso a datos, ...
Portuguese:camada de acesso, ...
Chinese:接入层, ...
Japanese:アクセスレイヤ, ...
Arabic:طَبَقَةُ الْوُصُولِ, طَبَقَة نَفاذ, ...
Hebrew:שִׁכְבַת גִּישָׁה, שִׁכְבַת כְּנִיסָה, ...
Russian:уровень доступа, слой доступа, ...
Ukrainian:рівень доступу, ...
Hindi:एक्सेस लेयर, अभिगम परत, ...
Bengali:অ্যাক্সেস স্তর, অভিগমন স্তর, ...
Catalan:capa d'accés, mòdul d'accés, ...
Czech:přístupová vrstva, vrstva přístupu k datům, ...
Danish:adgangslag, ...
Dutch:toegangslaag, toegangscomponent, ...
Greek:στρώμα πρόσβασης, ...
Hungarian:hozzáférési réteg, adatelérési réteg, ...
Khmer:ស្រទាប់ចូលប្រើ, ស្រទាប់សម្រាប់ចូលដំណើរការទិន្នន័យ, ...
Korean:액세스 계층, 접근 계층, ...
Persian:لایه دسترسی, لایهٔ دسترسی, ...
Polish:warstwa dostępu, warstwa dostępu do danych, ...
Portuguese (BR):camada de acesso, camada de acesso a dados, ...
Romanian:strat de acces, componentă de acces, ...
Swedish:åtkomstlager, accesslager, ...
Thai:ชั้นการเข้าถึง, ชั้นการเข้าถึงข้อมูล, ...
Turkish:erişim katmanı, erişim katmanı bileşeni, ...
Vietnamese:tầng truy cập, lớp truy xuất, ...

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Definition of access layer - Reverso English Dictionary

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