accession
//əkˈsɛʃən//
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.
Antonym
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.