Antonyms for accessing


Grammar : Verb
Spell : ak-ses
Phonetic Transcription : ˈæk sɛs


Definition of accessing

Origin :
  • early 14c., "an attack of fever," from Old French acces "onslaught, attack; onset (of an illness)" (14c.), from Latin accessus "a coming to, an approach," noun use of past participle of accedere "approach" (see accede). The later senses are directly from Latin. Meaning "an entrance" is from c.1600. Meaning "habit or power of getting into the presence of (someone or something)" is from late 14c.
  • As in infiltrate : verb creep in
  • As in invade : verb attack and encroach
  • As in arrive : verb come to a destination
  • As in obtain : verb get, acquire
  • As in penetrate : verb pierce; get through physically
  • As in secure : verb obtain
  • As in acquire : verb obtain or receive
  • As in enter : verb come, put into a place
  • As in get : verb come into possession of; achieve
  • As in get at : verb attain
Example sentences :
  • The new methods of accessing information free the legislative politician from the time-consuming task of accumulating data.
  • Extract from : « The Civilization of Illiteracy » by Mihai Nadin
  • To access a book is different from accessing a multimedia knowledge platform.
  • Extract from : « The Civilization of Illiteracy » by Mihai Nadin

Synonyms for accessing

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