accession

//əkˈsɛʃən//
C1Frequency Level 12Formal
Visual representation of accession

Noun

accessionSingular
accessionsPlural
1

The attainment or acquisition of a position of rank or power, especially the throne.

The queen's accession to the throne was celebrated throughout the country.

2

A new item added to a collection, especially in a library or museum.

The museum's latest accession is a rare painting from the 18th century.

3

The formal acceptance of a treaty or agreement.

The country's accession to the international treaty was celebrated by diplomats.

Verb

accessionInfinitive
accessionPresent tense
accessionedPast tense
accessionedPast participle
accessioningPresent participle
accessionsThird-person singular
1

To record the addition of a new item to a library or museum collection.

The museum accessioned the donated painting into its permanent collection.