# accessing

Pronunciation: say "AK-ses-ing" US /ˈækˌsɛsɪŋ/, UK /ˈæksɛsɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of access. — present participle and gerund of access
   - Simple: Present participle of access. Use this form for getting into or using something right now.
   - _The technician was accessing the server logs when the power failed._
   - _Accessing classified records without authorization is a serious offense._

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