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access noun (accesses) 1 a means of approaching or entering a place. 2 the right, opportunity or ability to use, approach, meet with or enter something. 3 computing the right and opportunity to log on (see under log¹) to a computer system, and to read and edit files that are held within it, often requiring the entry of a password. 4 computing the possibility of transferring data to and from a memory device. 5 formal or old use a sudden and usually brief period of strong emotion. verb (accesses, accessed, accessing) to locate or retrieve (information stored in the memory of a computer).
ETYMOLOGY: 14c: from Latin accessus, from ad to + cedere to go.