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Meaning of GABRIEL

Pronunciation:  `gâvree'el

Matching Terms:  Gabriel Daniel Fahrenheit, Gabriel Lippmann, Gabriel Tellez, Gabriel, Richard

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  1. A graphical DSP language for simulation and real systems.

    ["A Design Tool for Hardware and Software for Multiprocessor DSP Systems," E.A. Lee, E. Goei, J. Bier & S. Bhattacharya, DSP Systems, Proc ISCAS-89, 1989].

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  2. /gay'bree-*l/ (After Richard Gabriel) An unnecessary (in the opinion of the opponent) stalling tactic, e.g. tying one's shoelaces or combing one's hair repeatedly, asking the time, etc. Also used to refer to the perpetrator of such tactics. Also, "pulling a Gabriel", "Gabriel mode".

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