Accession (Noun)
Meaning 1
Something added to what you already have; "the librarian shelved the new accessions"; "he was a new addition to the staff".
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The museum's collection of modern art was greatly enhanced by the recent accession of several valuable paintings.
- The library's rare book room is closed while the staff catalogs the new accessions from the estate sale.
- Her promotion was a significant accession to her career, giving her the recognition she deserved.
- The team's coach considered the rookie player to be a valuable accession to the team's roster.
- The historical society carefully preserves its accessions, which include letters and diaries from the Civil War era.
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Meaning 2
(civil law) the right to all of that which your property produces whether by growth or improvement.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Meaning 3
The right to enter.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 4
Agreeing with or consenting to (often unwillingly); "accession to such demands would set a dangerous precedent"; "assenting to the Congressional determination".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 5
The act of attaining or gaining access to a new office or right or position (especially the throne); "Elizabeth's accession in 1558".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The king's accession to the throne was met with widespread celebration and fanfare.
- Her accession to the board of directors marked a significant shift in the company's leadership.
- The country's accession to the European Union was a major milestone in its economic development.
- The new president's accession was seen as a chance for the country to start anew.
- The queen's accession in 1952 was a momentous occasion in British history.
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Meaning 6
A process of increasing by addition (as to a collection or group); "the art collection grew through accession".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.