gater

/G EY1 T ER0/
noun
  1. 1

    A mechanism that saves power in a circuit by removing the clock signal while the circuit is not in use.

  2. 2

    A component of a neural network that determines the probability that each member of a set of predictors will be selected.

  3. 3

    Alternative spelling of 'Gater. [(informal) A fan of the science fiction franchise Stargate.]