"access method" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: access methods [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} access method (plural access methods)
  1. (computing) A method or means, usually a software or hardware component of a mainframe, to access data on an external storage device. Categories (topical): Computing Translations (in computing): atingomaniero (Esperanto)
    Sense id: en-access_method-en-noun-kKvkRbd5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Inflected forms

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