accessibility
Americannoun
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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.
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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.
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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.
Other Word Forms
- unaccessibility noun
Etymology
Origin of accessibility
Example Sentences
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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
It needs to be available in multiple formats for broad accessibility: e-books, audiobooks, large print, and, if possible, Braille.
From Seattle Times
The accessibility of music rings in younger and more diverse audiences that are challenging the traditional, reserved behaviors of listening to music, Spence says.
From Los Angeles Times
The 21-year-old is now an advocate for naloxone accessibility, working with state health workers to reach other young adults at risk of overdose.
From Seattle Times
The lodge had been closed since March 27 for a $10.8 million rehabilitation project that included interior and exterior improvements, weatherproofing and bringing the lodge into compliance with current codes and accessibility standards.
From Seattle Times
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