[ak-ses] 
| 1. | the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use; admittance: They have access to the files. |
| 2. | the state or quality of being approachable: The house was difficult of access. |
| 3. | a way or means of approach: The only access to the house was a rough dirt road. |
| 4. | Theology. approach to God through Jesus Christ. |
| 5. | an attack or onset, as of a disease. |
| 6. | a sudden and strong emotional outburst. |
| 7. | accession. |
| 8. | public-access television. |
| 9. | to make contact with or gain access to; be able to reach, approach, enter, etc.: Bank customers can access their checking accounts instantly through the new electronic system. |
| 10. | Computers. to locate (data) for transfer from one part of a computer system to another, generally between an external storage device and main storage. |
| 11. | Television. (of programming, time, etc.) available to the public: Six channels now offer access services. |
| ac·cess (āk'sěs) n.
To obtain access to, especially by computer: used a browser to access a website; accessed her bank account online. [Middle English acces, a coming to, from Old French, from Latin accessus, past participle of accēdere, to arrive : ad-, ad- + cēdere, to come; see ked- in Indo-European roots.] |
access ac·cess (āk'sěs)
n.
A means of approaching, entering, exiting, or making use of; passage.
The space required to view a tooth and manipulate dental instruments to remove decay and prepare the tooth for restoration.
The opening in the crown of a tooth necessary to allow adequate admittance to the pulp space to clean, shape, and seal the root canal.