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Proximity vs Accessibility - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between proximity and accessibility

is that proximity is closeness; the state of being near as in space, time, or relationship while accessibility is the quality of being accessible, or of admitting approach; receptiveness.

proximity

English

Noun

(proximities)
  • closeness; the state of being near as in space, time, or relationship.
    • The proximity of the heat source allowed it to be detected by the sensor.

    Synonyms

    * closeness, nearness

    Derived terms

    * proximity fuze * proxemics

    Related terms

    * approximate * approximation * approximator * proximate

    accessibility

    English

    (wikipedia accessibility)

    Noun

    (-)
  • The quality of being accessible, or of admitting approach; receptiveness.
  • (computing) Features that increase software usability for users with certain impairments.