Synonyms for
Accessed
Definition
to obtain or retrieve information or data from a computer or other source
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- accessed data
- accessed files
- accessed information
- accessed the system
- accessed the internet
- accessed resources
- accessed account
Word family
Usage note
Primarily used in computing and information technology contexts. Avoid using 'access' as a verb in very formal or literary writing where a more descriptive verb might be preferred.
Example sentences
- I accessed the website to find information on the topic.
- He accessed his email account to check for new messages.
- She accessed the database to find the required information.
- They accessed the system to make changes to the settings.
- We accessed the network to transfer the files.
Quotes
Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom. It is through education that the daughter of a peasant can become a doctor, that a son of a mineworker can become the head of the mine, that a child of farm workers can become the president of a great nation. I am mindful that access to education is not a promise fulfilled for every American - Barack Obama
I'm a big believer that technology should be accessible to everyone. - Steve Jobs
The internet could be a very positive step towards education, organisation and participation in a meaningful society. - Noam Chomsky