The possibility of using or reaching data, a system, or an object.
Natural examples
Nur die Administratorin hat Zugriff auf diese Dateien.
Only the administrator has access to these files.
Der Zugriff auf das Archiv wurde für Gäste gesperrt.
Access to the archive was blocked for visitors.
Der Zugriff auf die vertraulichen Daten wird überwacht.
Access to confidential data is monitored.
Usage note
Zugriff is masculine: der Zugriff; plural Zugriffe. In computing and administration it usually means permission or ability to access something. A police raid is a separate meaning.
Mini-lesson: Zugriff
The possibility of using or reaching data, a system, or an object. Zugriff is masculine: der Zugriff; plural Zugriffe. In computing and administration it usually means permission or ability to access something. A police raid is a separate meaning.
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