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adjective British English pronunciation: accessible /əkˈsesəb(ə)l/
  1. 1
    easy for anyone to obtain and use

    Their goal was to make adult education more accessible.

    accessible to:

    information that should be accessible to the public

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  2. 2
    an accessible place is easy to find or get to
    accessible by:

    The city is easily accessible by road, rail, or air.

    accessible to:

    Near the beach is a forest accessible to walkers.

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    1. a.
      an accessible place or building is suitable for use by disabled people

      accessible toilets

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accessibility

 British English pronunciation: accessibility /əkˌsesəˈbɪləti/  noun [uncountable]

the quality and accessibility of materials

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