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US/əkˌses.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/
UK/əkˌses.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/
how easy something is to reach, use or understand, especially for disabled people
In context
The new station was designed with accessibility in mind, with lifts and ramps everywhere.
Good contrast and large text improve the accessibility of a website.
Many rural families still worry about the accessibility of good schools.
Words that go with accessibility
verb + noun
- improve accessibilitymake something easier for more people to useThe city is working to improve accessibility on public buses.
noun + noun
- wheelchair accessibilityhow easy a place is for people using wheelchairsThe hotel advertises full wheelchair accessibility on every floor.
- web accessibilityhow easy a website is for people with disabilitiesWeb accessibility means everyone can use a website.
- accessibility featurestools that help people with disabilities use somethingThe phone has several accessibility features, such as larger text.
noun + preposition
- accessibility forhow easy something is for a particular groupThey want better accessibility for older passengers.