What does read-only mean?
Read-only means (computing) Unalterable, capable of being read but not written..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
(computing) Unalterable, capable of being read but not written..
If they want read-only access for political purposes — fine. But don’t give them write access.”
Use read-only when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Read-only means (computing) Unalterable, capable of being read but not written..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
If they want read-only access for political purposes — fine. But don’t give them write access.”
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