permissions
n. plural-onlyn. the official rights or settings that allow you to do something, especially on a computer or phone. You use these to control who can see or change your files.
n. the specific settings or formal authorizations that grant access to digital resources or physical areas. Often refers to the technical rights assigned to users within a software system.
You need to change the permissions to share this folder.
The app is asking for permissions to access your camera and microphone before you can start the video call.
System administrators must carefully manage user permissions to ensure that sensitive data remains accessible only to authorized personnel while maintaining operational efficiency.
Typically used in the plural when referring to digital access rights or administrative settings.
The app asked for a permissionThe app asked for permissionWhen referring to the general concept of consent, the word is uncountable; 'permissions' (plural) is used specifically for technical settings.