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gateway

gate·way [ gáyt wày ] (plural gate·ways)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. opening with gate: an opening that may be closed by a gate

2. access point: a means of access to something
the gateway to educational success

3. comput computer-network connection: software or hardware that links two computer networks

4. comput network entry point: an entry point to a computer network

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