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ac•cess



Pronunciation: (ak'ses), [key]
—n.
1. the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use; admittance: They have access to the files.
2. the state or quality of being approachable: The house was difficult of access.
3. a way or means of approach: The only access to the house was a rough dirt road.
4. Theol.approach to God through Jesus Christ.
5. an attack or onset, as of a disease.
6. a sudden and strong emotional outburst.
7. accession.
8. See public-access television.

—v.t.
1. to make contact with or gain access to; be able to reach, approach, enter, etc.: Bank customers can access their checking accounts instantly through the new electronic system.
2. Computers.to locate (data) for transfer from one part of a computer system to another, generally between an external storage device and main storage.

—adj.
Television.(of programming, time, etc.) available to the public: Six channels now offer access services.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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