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Word: Access
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English (in the sense ‘sudden attack of illness’): from Latin accessus, from the verb accedere ‘to approach’ (see accede). access (sense 1 of the noun) is first recorded in the early 17th century
ˈaksɛs
the means or opportunity to approach or enter a place
Short Definition:means of entering
Examples:- the staircase gives access to the top floor
- wheelchair access
an attack or outburst of an emotion
Short Definition:outburst of emotion
Examples:- I was suddenly overcome with an access of rage
Word: Access
Speech Type: Verb
ˈaksɛs
approach or enter (a place)
Short Definition:approach or enter
Examples:- single rooms have private facilities accessed via the balcony
obtain or retrieve (computer data or a file)
Short Definition:retrieve computer data
Examples:- information can be accessed from several files and displayed at the same time
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