Definition of: access

(ak′ses) noun
1. The act, opportunity, or means of approaching; admittance; approach; passage; path.
2. Increase; addition; accession: an access of territory.
3. An attack, as of disease; a fit of passion or zeal; outburst.
4. Eccl. Approach to God: access by faith (Rom. v 2): used especially in the titles of certain prayers. See synonyms under ENTRANCE, INCREASE. [<L accessus an approach < accedere. See ACCEDE].