access method

noun

A method or means, usually a software or hardware component of a mainframe, to access data on an external storage device.

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Meanings

nounaccess method (plural access methods)

plural access methods

  1. computingA method or means, usually a software or hardware component of a mainframe, to access data on an external storage device.

Translations

Esperanto atingomaniero
  • atingomanieroin computing
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APA

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Chicago

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