"a11y" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: A11Y [alternative], A11y [alternative]
Etymology: Numeronym presenting accessibility as "a" followed by 11 more letters, followed by "y". Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} a11y (uncountable)
  1. (software engineering) Abbreviation of accessibility. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, uncountable Alternative form of: accessibility
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