access (noun)
61direct access — noun (computing) The ability to access data in a storage and retrieval system directly without having to scan any part of the storage file first (also random access) • • • Main Entry: ↑direct * * * diˌrect ˈaccess [direct access] noun …
62internet access — UK US (also Internet access) noun [U] ► INTERNET, IT the ability to connect to the internet: »The city is creating a huge zone of free wireless internet access. »High speed internet access is available via satellite …
63random access — 1. the capacity of a videodisc or compact disc player that allows the user to select and replay any portion without starting at the beginning. 2. availability, as of a service or facility, whenever needed or desired: an executive s need for… …
64open access — noun Free and unlimited access, eg to a library or material on the Internet • • • Main Entry: ↑open …
65sequential access — noun (computing) A method of finding data in a file by reading through the file from the beginning (cf ↑direct access) • • • Main Entry: ↑sequence …
66random access — ► NOUN Computing ▪ the process of transferring information to or from memory in which every memory location can be accessed directly rather than being accessed in a fixed sequence …
67random-access memory — noun the most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on; an integrated circuit memory chip allows information to be stored or accessed in any order and all storage locations are… …
68random access memory — noun the most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on; an integrated circuit memory chip allows information to be stored or accessed in any order and all storage locations are… …
69memory access — noun (computer science) the operation of reading or writing stored information • Syn: ↑access • Derivationally related forms: ↑access (for: ↑access) • Topics: ↑ …
70public access television — noun A segment of the PEG (short for public, educational, and government access) television model of local cable television production. It provides training and access to media production technology and distribution methods so that community… …
