noun · neutral
accessibility
UK/əkˌsɛsɪˈbɪlɪti/US/ækˌsɛsəˈbɪlɪti/ac·ces·si·BIL·i·ty
how easy it is for people to reach, use, or obtain a service, place, or information
Examples
“Accessibility to public transport affects employment opportunities for low-income residents.”
“Improving accessibility for wheelchair users is a key part of inclusive planning.”
“The council upgraded ramps to increase accessibility at bus stops.”
Band 8 sentence
“Improving accessibility to public transport can significantly reduce social inequality in outer districts.”
Collocations
- wheelchair accessibility
- accessibility to public transport
Word family
Common mistakes
The museum is accessible for everyone.→The museum is accessible to everyone.
There are many accessibilities in the city.→There is good accessibility in the city.
Say it for a higher band
5convenience→6availability→7+accessibility
Synonyms
availability
convenience
Easily confused
availability
“The availability of bike-sharing schemes depends on funding rather than physical access.”
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