access

ac•cess

[[t]ˈæk sɛs[/t]] n.

1) the ability or right to enter or use:

They have access to the files[/ex]

2) the right or opportunity to approach or speak with

3) the state or quality of being approachable:

The house was difficult of access[/ex]

4) a way or means of approach

5) an attack or onset, as of a disease

6) a sudden and strong emotional outburst

7) accession; increase

8) rtv sbz

public-access television

9) cvb to make contact with or gain access to

10) cmp to locate (data) for transfer from one part of a computer system to another

11) sbz (of television programming, time, etc.) available to the public

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Etymology: 1275–1325; ME (< OF acces) < L accessus an approach =acced-, var. s. of accēdere to accede+-tus suffix of v. action