access
noun
the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use; admittance.
accessing
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present participleof access.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office, said accessing the device broke security protocols, and he wouldn’t open it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
France's student protests are fuelled by a range of grievances, from unreplaced teachers and crumbling buildings to broader inequalities in accessing a good education.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
Historically, private equity and private debt funds imposed lock-ups that prevented accredited investors from accessing their funds for long periods of time.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
Still, market observers say that accessing the offshore platforms isn’t difficult for domestic bettors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
I turn around and do some serious accessing.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
