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adjective gat·ed \ˈgā-təd\

Definition of gated

1 : having or controlled by a gate a gated entrance
2 : designed to restrict entrance usually by means of physical barriers, a private security force, and a controlled gate gated communities

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Recent Examples of gated from the Web

On the night in question, in early 2004, Cosby summoned her to his gated estate near Philadelphia to discuss her job search.

— Bloomberg.com, "Cosby Accuser Calm And Focused as Trial Nears, Friends Say", 3 June 2017
The gated custom estate, built in 2004 on 94.5 acres, has three fireplaces, a wine cellar, home theater plus five bedrooms, seven baths and 10,797 square feet ($463 a square foot).

— janet eastman, OregonLive.com, "The most expensive homes in each of Oregon's counties (photos)", 1 June 2017
Additional amenities include the 24,000 square foot clubhouse featuring both upscale and casual dining, pools, playgrounds and fitness facility and 24-hour gated security.

— star-telegram, "The Retreat | Cleburne", 28 May 2017
The 2,627-square-foot, four-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom homes come with private covered balconies and large gated courtyards.

— pat setter, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Big bundle of new San Diego homes headed to market", 27 May 2017

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