accessible
adjective
ac·ces·si·ble
ik-ˈse-sə-bəl 
ak-,
ek-
1
a
: capable of being reached
a remote region accessible by rail
also
: being within reach
fashions at accessible prices
b
: easy to speak to or deal with
a friendly, accessible boss
2
: capable of being used or seen : available
information that should be accessible to everyone
The collection is not currently accessible.
3
: capable of being understood or appreciated
the author's most accessible stories
an accessible film
4
: capable of being influenced : open
people who are accessible to new ideas
5
: easily used or accessed by people with disabilities : adapted for use by people with disabilities
accessible bathrooms/doorways/seating/parking
Councilwoman Deborah Gross introduced legislation Tuesday that would prioritize accessible entryways, common areas, restrooms and communications facilities—in that order—when city businesses undergo major physical updates.—
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The inn is accessible by train and bus.
The mall is accessible from the highway.
It is a fascinating and accessible book.
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Farley repeatedly made comparisons to the Model T, a pioneer of assembly line mass production credited with making automobiles accessible to the general public.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 13 Aug. 2025
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Eastman's Kodak Brownie camera introduced in 1900 made photography accessible to everyday Americans, later introducing color versions in the 1920s and 1930s, and offering the world's first digital camera in 1975.
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Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 13 Aug. 2025
Proponents of rule change say there should be no cost to the individual for services that make the hearing accessible.
—Allana Smith, Freep.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Eastman's Kodak Brownie camera introduced in 1900 made photography accessible to everyday Americans, later introducing color versions in the 1920s and 1930s, and offering the world's first digital camera in 1975.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
Content Generation: Building the AI-First Creative Stack Many of the startups on this year’s list are democratizing access to powerful AI tools, making content creation easier, faster and more accessible.
—Truebridge Capital, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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“Accessible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accessible. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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accessible
adjective
ac·ces·si·ble
ik-ˈses-ə-bəl
ak-
1
: capable of being reached
a resort accessible by train or bus
2
: capable of being used, seen, or known : obtainable
accessible information
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