accessibility

American  

[ak-ses-uh-bil-uh-tee] / ækˌsɛs əˈbɪl ə ti /

noun

1. the quality of being easy to approach, reach, enter, speak with, use, or understand.

   Transportation in boats, land vehicles, and eventually aircraft dramatically increased the accessibility of most locations on the planet.

   What is most immediately noticeable about the music is its accessibility.

2. the quality of being usable, reachable, obtainable, etc..

   The closeness and accessibility of the moon allow us to operate there in a way that is not possible with other space destinations.

   The Open Access policy establishes the company’s expectations relating to the public accessibility of data from research done by staff members or outside contractors.

3. the quality of being suitable or adapted for use by people with disabilities.

   Undoubtedly, tourism and travel revenues will come to depend more and more on adequate accessibility as the number of senior and disabled visitors grows in the coming decades.

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Other Word Forms

• unaccessibility noun

Etymology

Origin of accessibility

accessibl(e) ( def. ) + -ity ( def. )

Example Sentences

The ancient Romans, like a lot of pre-21st century builders, did not make accessibility a design priority, but with the Paralympics coming to town, city authorities have invested in an upgrade.

From Barron's

"I need accessibility requirements because I have cerebral palsy or disability from birth, so I struggle with balance," she says.

From BBC

A Rolling Stone article said that its “mainstream accessibility makes it valuable as a recruitment tool.”

From New York Times

But thanks to accessibility with over-the-top and free ad-supported streaming television platforms and services, that needle for shorts is quietly being moved.

From Los Angeles Times

However, accessibility and inclusivity of parks and playgrounds are equally important.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• convenience