accession
ac·ces·sion
noun
1.
a process of increasing by addition (as to a collection or group)
- “the art collection grew through accession”
2.
3.
4.
agreeing with or consenting to (often unwillingly)
- “accession to such demands would set a dangerous precedent”
- “assenting to the Congressional determination”
5.
verb
1.
make a record of additions to a collection, such as a library
Origin
Ultimately from Latin accessiō(n), from accēdō (English accede). Cognate to French accession. First attested in 1646.
Phrases
- accession country
- accession number
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