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Definitions for: Access
[n] the act of approaching or entering; "he gained access to the building"
[n] a way of entering or leaving; "he took a wrong turn on the access to the bridge"
[n] (computer science) the operation of reading or writing stored information
[n] the right to obtain or make use of or take advantage of something (as services or membership)
[n] the right to enter
[v] reach or gain access to; "How does one access the attic in this house?"; "I cannot get to the T.V. antenna, even if I climb on the roof"
[v] obtain or retrieve from a storage device; as of information on a computer
Webster (1913) Definition: Ac*cess" (#; 277), n. [F. acc[`e]s, L. accessus, fr.
accedere. See Accede.]
1. A coming to, or near approach; admittance; admission;
accessibility; as, to gain access to a prince.
I did repel his letters, and denied His access to
me. --Shak.
2. The means, place, or way by which a thing may be
approached; passage way; as, the access is by a neck of
land. ``All access was thronged.'' --Milton.
3. Admission to sexual intercourse.
During coverture, access of the husband shall be
presumed, unless the contrary be shown.
--Blackstone.
4. Increase by something added; addition; as, an access of
territory. [In this sense accession is more generally
used.]
I, from the influence of thy looks, receive Access
in every virtue. --Milton.
5. An onset, attack, or fit of disease.
The first access looked like an apoplexy. --Burnet.
6. A paroxysm; a fit of passion; an outburst; as, an access
of fury. [A Gallicism]
Synonyms: admittance, approach, entree, get at, memory access
See Also: approach, approaching, arrive at, attain, back door, coming, disk access, door, entrance, entranceway, entree, entry, entryway, find, gain, hit, log in, log on, login, make, operation, reach, recover, regain, retrieve, right, way
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