Definitions
- Referring to a barrier that can be opened and closed to control access to a particular area. - Talking about an entrance or exit point for a building, property, or transportation hub. - Describing a movable barrier used to regulate the flow of people or vehicles.
- Referring to a mechanical gate with rotating arms that allow one person at a time to pass through. - Talking about a security checkpoint in a public space, such as a subway station or amusement park. - Describing a device used to count the number of people entering or exiting a particular area.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are barriers used to control access to a particular area.
- 2Both can be used to regulate the flow of people or vehicles.
- 3Both can be used for security purposes.
- 4Both can be opened and closed to allow or restrict access.
What is the difference?
- 1Design: Gates are typically larger and more substantial than turnstiles, which are smaller and more compact.
- 2Function: Gates are often used to control access to larger areas, while turnstiles are used to regulate the flow of people through a narrow passage.
- 3Access: Gates can be opened and closed by various means, such as a key, code, or remote control, while turnstiles typically require a ticket or pass to gain entry.
- 4Capacity: Gates can allow multiple people or vehicles to pass through at once, while turnstiles only allow one person at a time.
- 5Usage: Gates are commonly used in residential, commercial, and transportation settings, while turnstiles are more commonly used in public spaces, such as stadiums, amusement parks, and subway stations.
Remember this!
Gate and turnstile are both barriers used to control access to a particular area. However, gates are typically larger and more substantial, used to control access to larger areas, while turnstiles are smaller and more compact, used to regulate the flow of people through a narrow passage. Gates can be opened and closed by various means, while turnstiles typically require a ticket or pass to gain entry.
