accessibility
/əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: accessibilities
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The quality of being accessible, or of admitting approach; receptiveness.
Noun
Examples
He says the company's FLIRT design, in particular its retractable steps, provides greater accessibility, while the technology is highly innovative and reliable.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Features that increase software usability for users with certain impairments.
Noun
Examples
The purpose of this study is to measure West Virginia University's website accessibility for students and users who are blind or visually impaired and compare that measurement to the measurement of other websites of […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “accessibility” mean?
The quality of being accessible, or of admitting approach; receptiveness.
Is “accessibility” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.