The phrase “democratizing access” doesn’t mean “distributing access in line with a popular vote” but “distributing access to the people”. This is definition #2, “make (something) accessible to everyone.” See democratization of knowledge for more of this kind of usage.
The phrase “democratizing access” doesn’t mean “distributing access in line with a popular vote” but “distributing access to the people”. This is definition #2, “make (something) accessible to everyone.” See democratization of knowledge for more of this kind of usage.
Sure, and I think we should stop using this definition as it unnecessarily confuses people/distorts the conversation.