Accessing: meaning, definitions and examples

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accessing

 

[ หˆรฆksesษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

computing

To obtain or retrieve data from a storage device or a computer system.

Synonyms

gain access to, obtain, retrieve.

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Word Description / Examples
accessing

Used when talking about entering or using a system, location, or information.

  • Accessing the company's internal network requires a secure login.
  • She is having trouble accessing the files on her computer.

Examples of usage

  • Accessing the database to retrieve the necessary information.
  • Users can access their files from any device connected to the network.
Context #2 | Noun

general

The act or process of entering or reaching a place, especially for the purpose of using or obtaining something.

Synonyms

admittance, approach, entry.

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accessing

Typically used in the context of gaining permission or ability to use or retrieve something, often digital data or systems.

  • He had trouble accessing the website
  • She is accessing the database to retrieve the information
entry

Refers to the act or process of entering a space, a competition, or a register. Often implies some form of barrier or condition being overcome.

  • His entry into the competition was late
  • They blocked the entry to the building
admittance

Used when referring to physical entry or permission to enter a place, often with a sense of formality or regulations.

  • No admittance without a pass
  • He gained admittance to the secret meeting
approach

Generally used to describe the process or act of moving closer to a place or a person, or the method one uses to tackle a problem. Can also be used metaphorically.

  • Her approach to solving the problem was unique
  • They watched the plane's approach to the airport

Examples of usage

  • The keycard provides access to the restricted area.
  • We need to have access to clean water for survival.

Translations

Translations of the word "accessing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น acessando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคนเฅเคเคš

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zugreifen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengakses

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพัั‚ัƒะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uzyskiwanie dostฤ™pu

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใ‚ฏใ‚ปใ‚นใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท accรจs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ accediendo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eriลŸme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ‘์†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ูˆุตูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญstup

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญstup

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฎฟ้—ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dostop

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aรฐgangur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะป ะถะตั‚ะบั–ะทัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ•แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ giriลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ acceso

Etymology

The word 'accessing' originates from the Latin word 'accessus', which means approach or entrance. In the context of computing, it gained popularity in the late 20th century with the rise of digital technology and data storage systems. The concept of accessing information quickly became essential in the digital age, shaping the way we interact with data and technology.

See also: access, accessibility, accessibilize, accessible, accessibly, accessory, inaccessibility, inaccessible, inaccessibly, unaccessibility.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,078, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.