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Accessed

Verb / ˈæˌksest / Another word for accessed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to obtain or retrieve information or data from a computer or other source

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Common collocations

  • accessed data
  • accessed files
  • accessed information
  • accessed the system
  • accessed the internet
  • accessed resources
  • accessed account

Word family

noun access
verb access
adjective accessible
adverb accessibly

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

  1. I accessed the website to find information on the topic.
  2. He accessed his email account to check for new messages.
  3. She accessed the database to find the required information.
  4. They accessed the system to make changes to the settings.
  5. 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

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