accession

accession

noun

Definition of ACCESSION

1

something added to an existing supply <an exhibit of the museum's latest accessions>

Synonyms acquisition, obtainment

Related Words accomplishment, acquirement, attainment

2

the means or right of entering or participating in <joining the army was his emancipation from his family as well as his accession to adulthood>

Synonyms access, accession, admission, admittance, door, doorway, entrée (or entree), entry, gateway, ingress, key, passport, ticket

Related Words approval, authorization, certification, permission, qualification; open door, welcome mat

Near Antonyms discharge, dismissal, ejection, expulsion, ouster, rejection, removal