Finesentence logo

Gating: meaning, definitions and examples

🔐
Add to dictionary

gating

 

[ ˈɡeɪtɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

technology term

Gating refers to the process of controlling the flow of data or signals within a system. It is commonly used in electronic circuits to allow or block signals, thereby managing the operation of various components. In the context of software, gating can also describe mechanisms that determine whether certain conditions or criteria are met before a process or action can proceed. Additionally, in project management, gating can refer to decision points that determine whether a project should continue to the next phase or be halted based on performance and results.

Synonyms

control, filtering, management

Examples of usage

  • The gating in the circuit improved performance.
  • We need to implement a new gating mechanism for our software.
  • The project manager set up a gating system to evaluate progress.

Translations

Translations of the word "gating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 controle

🇮🇳 गेटिंग

🇩🇪 Gating

🇮🇩 gerbang

🇺🇦 гейтування

🇵🇱 gating

🇯🇵 ゲーティング

🇫🇷 gating

🇪🇸 gating

🇹🇷 kapı kontrolü

🇰🇷 게이팅

🇸🇦 بوابة

🇨🇿 gating

🇸🇰 gating

🇨🇳 门控

🇸🇮 gating

🇮🇸 gating

🇰🇿 гейтинг

🇬🇪 გეიტინგი

🇦🇿 gating

🇲🇽 gating

Etymology

The term 'gating' originates from the word 'gate', which comes from Old Norse 'gata', meaning 'way' or 'path'. The concept evolved as it was adopted in various fields such as engineering, electronics, and software development. In electronic engineering, gating has been used since the early 20th century to refer to the mechanisms that control signal flow in circuit design. As technology advanced, the application of gating expanded to include computer science and project management, denoting the criteria and processes that control the progression and flow of work or signals. The word has been widely used in contemporary discussions about technology and systems engineering, highlighting its relevance in modern practices.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,389, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.