accessibility
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1 ease of reach or use (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatehow easy it is to reach a place or use a service.
the quality of being easily reached, entered, or obtained. Uncountable in this general sense.
ExampleThe new train station improved the accessibility of the city centre for commuters.
ExampleThe accessibility of the remote mountain village was significantly improved by the construction of a modern paved road and a reliable bus link.
- availability
- approachability
- inaccessibility
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2 design for disabilities (n.) B2 Upper Intermediate Technical Computingfeatures that help people with disabilities use technology or buildings.
the design of products, devices, or environments for people with disabilities, particularly in digital or architectural contexts.
ExampleThe website has good accessibility because it works well with screen readers.
ExampleThe developer prioritised accessibility by ensuring that all images had descriptive alt-text and the site was fully navigable via keyboard commands.
UsageOften used in the context of web standards or building codes.
- usability
- inclusive design
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3 ease of understanding (n.) C1 Advanced Academichow easy it is to understand a piece of writing or an idea.
the quality of being easily understood or appreciated by a wide range of people.
ExampleThe professor was praised for the accessibility of his lectures on complex physics.
ExampleCritics lauded the novel for its accessibility, noting that it managed to explore profound philosophical themes without alienating the casual reader.
From accessible + -ity, after Late Latin accessibilitas, from Latin accessibilis.