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

But “the most significant part of the volunteer departments is their working knowledge of the areas they live in. They know every corner. They know every face, every access point, every shortcut.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

The tactility of the photographs in “Still Processing” provide an access point to the past.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 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

I parked and found my way to the prison entrance and walked inside the main building with its dark corridors and gated hallways, where metal bars barricaded every access point.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson