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read-only

adjective

  1. in computing, that which can be read but cannot be changed by a program
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Wiktionary

adj

Etymology: Etymology tree English read English only English read-only From read + only.

  1. 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.”