Word
access control
Definitions
01physical security
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Technical
n. the practice of limiting who can enter a building, room, or area to only those with permission.
n. the selective restriction of access to a physical place or property, typically managed through locks, badges, or guards.
“The office uses electronic access control so only employees can enter the lab.”
“Strict access control was implemented at the research facility to ensure that only personnel with high-level clearance could enter the server room.”
Usage
Often functions as an uncountable noun in professional contexts.
Synonyms
02digital security
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Computing Technical
n. a way of controlling who can see or use specific files and data on a computer or network.
n. the process of granting or denying specific requests for data or to use a particular digital resource.
“You need to update the access control settings so the new intern can read the files.”
“The administrator configured the access control list to prevent unauthorized users from modifying sensitive financial records on the company network.”
Usage
Commonly appears in the phrase 'access control list' (ACL).
Synonyms
Etymology
A compound of the Middle English access, derived from the Latin accessus, and the Old French contrerolle, originally referring to a duplicate register used for verification.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
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- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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