access

//ˈæksɛs//
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Noun

accessesPlural
1

The means or opportunity to approach, enter, or use something

Students have access to the library until 10 PM.

2

The right or permission to approach, enter, or use something

Students have access to the library until 10 PM.

3

A way or means of entering or approaching a place

The only access to the building is through the main gate.

4

The action or process of obtaining or retrieving information stored in a computer's memory or database

The system allows fast access to customer data.

Verb

accessedPast tense
accessedPast participle
accessingPresent participle
accessesThird-person singular
1

To approach, enter, or use something

You can access the building through the main entrance.

2

To obtain or retrieve information from a computer system or database

You need a password to access the database.