access point

American  

noun

Library Science.

1. a code, term, or the like through which an entry in a bibliographic record may be found.

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Example Sentences

Iran has done little to restore Fordow, but recent reports suggest it may be able to retrieve some of the stockpile at Isfahan through a very narrow access point.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

The Rafah crossing with Egypt is Gaza's only gateway to the outside world that does not lead to Israel and is a key access point for both people and goods.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

You’re buying the only liquid access point to a vertically integrated AI empire that spans training data, compute infrastructure, global distribution, physical deployment and cash generation.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 15, 2026

It was feared the workers could have been trapped up to six miles south of the access point, according to the LAFD.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2025

Searching for an access point large enough for us might take hours.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman