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    accession
    /əkˈsɛʃn/

    noun

    • 1. the attainment or acquisition of a position of rank or power: "the Queen's accession to the throne" Similar successionelevationassumption ofattainment of
    • 2. a new item added to an existing collection of books, paintings, or artefacts: "the day-to-day work of cataloguing new accessions" Similar additionacquisitionnew itemgift

    verb

    • 1. record the addition of (a new item) to a library, museum, or other collection: "each book must be accessioned and the data entered into the computer"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishACCESSION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    ACCESSION definition: 1. the time when someone starts a position of authority, especially a king or queen: 2. the time…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › accessionAccession Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Nov 8, 2012 · How to use accession in a sentence. the act or process by which someone rises to a position of honor or power; an act of coming near or to something : approach, admittance… See the full definition

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › accessionACCESSION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. the act of coming into the possession of a right, title, office, etc.: accession to the throne. an increase by something added: an accession of territory. something added: a list of accessions to the college library. Law. addition to property by growth or improvement. consent; agreement; approval:

  5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishaccession noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of accession noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryACCESSION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    ACCESSION meaning: 1. the time when someone starts a position of authority, especially a king or queen: 2. the time…. Learn more.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › accessionAccession - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    noun. agreeing with or consenting to (often unwillingly) “ accession to such demands would set a dangerous precedent” synonyms: assenting.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › accessionAccession - definition of accession by The Free Dictionary

    1. the act of entering upon or attaining to an office, right, condition, etc. 2. an increase due to an addition. 3. an addition, as to a collection. 4. (Law) property law.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishACCESSION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    2. uncountable noun [oft with poss, N to n] A country's accession to a group of countries or to an association is the joining of that country to the group of countries or association. [formal] ... the final stages of negotiating accession to the European Union.

  10. www.yourdictionary.com › accessionAccession Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    noun. accessions. The attainment of a dignity or rank. The queen's accession to the throne. American Heritage. The act of coming to or attaining (a throne, power, etc.) The accession of a new king. Webster's New World. Something that has been acquired or added; an acquisition. American Heritage. Assent; agreement. Webster's New World.

  11. www.oed.com › dictionary › accession_naccession, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

    There are 13 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun accession, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. accession has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.