accessing
ˈæksɛsɪŋ
Definition

Definition of accessing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
entrythe act of approaching or entering a place
  • Accessing the building requires a key card.
admittance entry ingress
2.
retrievalTECH.the act of obtaining or retrieving informationTECH.
  • Accessing the database is restricted to authorized personnel.
gaining obtaining retrieving

Adjective

1.
informationTECH.related to the process of obtaining informationTECH.
  • The accessing system ensures data is retrieved efficiently.
gaining obtaining retrieving
2.
entryTECH.pertaining to the capability to enter or useTECH.
  • Accessing permissions are required for this software.
approaching entering
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Origin of accessing

Latin, accessus (approach)

Terms with accessing included in their meaning

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technology
software for accessing the internet
recreation
location for accessing water with boats
service access
individual accessing services or applications via a computer
service access
identification for accessing library services
resource hub
place for accessing various media resources
internet access
instance of accessing online content
technology
login data used for accessing a system
technology
software for accessing and managing email messages

Examples of accessing in a sentence

  • Accessing the archives requires special permission.
  • Accessing the server remotely can be challenging.
  • The accessing data was crucial for the project.
  • Accessing files quickly is a priority for the team.
  • Accessing rights are limited to administrators.
  • The accessing features enhance user experience.

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  1. French:accès, d'accès, ...
  2. German:Zugang, abrufend, ...
  3. Italian:accesso, di accesso, ...
  4. Spanish:acceso, de acceso, ...
  5. Portuguese:acesso, de acesso, ...
  6. Chinese:进入, 访问的, ...
  7. Japanese:入館, アクセスする, ...
  8. Arabic:دُخُول, مُتَعَلِّق بِالوُصُول, ...
  9. Hebrew:כְּנִיסָה, מְאַחְזֵר, ...
  10. Russian:доступ, доступный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:доступ, доступний, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रवेश, अभिगम, ...
access
ˈæksɛs
access: way or means of entering a place
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Definition of access - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
entryway or means of entering a place
  • The only access to the building is through the main door.
admission entrance entry
2.
usage rightright or opportunity to use or benefit from something
  • Students have access to the library's resources.
admittance entry
3.
technologyTECH.process of retrieving data from memoryTECH.
  • The program allows quick access to stored files.
retrieval

Verb

tr.
1.
entrygain entry to a place or system
  • She accessed the building using her key card.
enter log in
2.
technologyTECH.retrieve information from a computer or deviceTECH.
  • He accessed the files on his laptop.
fetch retrieve
3.
availabilityRaremake information available for useRare
  • The software allows users to access data easily.
obtain retrieve
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Expressions with access

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be able to use or reach something
Only students have access to the library computers.
ability to reach or use something immediately without waiting
The subscription includes instant access to all premium articles.
ability for people using wheelchairs to enter and use a place
The museum now offers wheelchair access to all exhibition floors.
sequence of characters for secure service entry
Enter your access code to unlock the phone.
road providing access to a specific place
The access road connects the village to the main street.
ability to reach something without intermediaries
The manager has direct access to the CEO.

Origin of access

Latin, accessus (approach) + -us (noun suffix)

Examples of access in a sentence

  • The access to the archives is restricted.
  • Employees must have access to the building after hours.
  • Only members have access to the exclusive content.
  • Access to the database was restricted.
  • He gained access to the server remotely.
  • She gained access to the CEO after months.

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  1. French:accès, accéder, ...
  2. German:Zugang, betreten, ...
  3. Italian:accesso, accedere, ...
  4. Spanish:acceso, acceder, ...
  5. Portuguese:acesso, aceder, ...
  6. Chinese:通道, 进入, ...
  7. Japanese:入口, アクセスする, ...
  8. Arabic:وُصُول, دَخَلَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:גִּישָׁה, לָגֶשֶׁת, ...
  10. Russian:доступ, войти, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вхід, отримати доступ, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रवेश मार्ग, प्रवेश करना, ...
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