GETTER

Etymology

Noun

getter (plural getters)

One who gets.

(object-oriented programming) A function used to retrieve the value of some property of an object, contrasted with the setter.

(sciences) A material which is included in a vacuum system or device for removing gas by sorption.

(mining, historical) A miner who dug coal, contrasted with the putter, who took it to the surface.

Synonyms

• (computing): accessor

Verb

getter (third-person singular simple present getters, present participle gettering, simple past and past participle gettered)

(sciences) To remove gas by sorption.

Synonyms

• get

Anagrams

• treget

Source: Wiktionary


Get"ter, n.

Definition: One who gets, gains, obtains, acquires, begets, or procreates.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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