Definitions
- Referring to something that is ready for use or can be obtained easily. - Talking about something that is present or in stock and can be used or purchased. - Describing a situation where someone is free or willing to do something.
- Referring to something that is easy to reach or obtain. - Talking about something that is within reach or can be approached without difficulty. - Describing a place or building that can be entered or used by people with disabilities.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the ability to obtain or use something.
- 2Both words describe something that is within reach or can be obtained without much difficulty.
- 3Both words can be used to describe physical or non-physical things.
What is the difference?
- 1Availability refers to the presence or existence of something, while accessibility refers to the ease of obtaining or using it.
- 2Availability can be affected by factors such as supply and demand, while accessibility can be affected by factors such as location and physical barriers.
- 3Availability is more commonly used to describe the availability of goods and services, while accessibility is more commonly used to describe the ease of access to places or information.
- 4Availability can be temporary or permanent, while accessibility is usually a permanent characteristic.
- 5Availability can be limited or unlimited, while accessibility is usually binary - something is either accessible or not.
Remember this!
While both available and accessible refer to the ability to obtain or use something, they have distinct differences. Available refers to the presence or existence of something, while accessible refers to the ease of obtaining or using it. Availability can be affected by factors such as supply and demand, while accessibility can be affected by factors such as location and physical barriers. Availability is more commonly used to describe the availability of goods and services, while accessibility is more commonly used to describe the ease of access to places or information.
