The difference between Mutator and Setter

When used as nouns, mutator means that which causes mutation or change, whereas setter means one who sets something, especially a typesetter.


Setter is also verb with the meaning: to cut the dewlap (of a cow or ox), and insert a seton, so as to cause an issue.

check bellow for the other definitions of Mutator and Setter

  1. Mutator as a noun:

    That which causes mutation or change.

    Examples:

    "In object-oriented programming, the mutator function changes the value of the field that gives its name."

  1. Setter as a noun:

    One who sets something, especially a typesetter.

    Examples:

    "The exam was so hard we assumed the question setter must have been in a bad mood."

    "Some crossword setters work for various newspapers under different pseudonyms."

  2. Setter as a noun:

    A long-haired breed of gundog (Wikipedia).

    Examples:

    "She has a spaniel and a red setter."

  3. Setter as a noun (volleyball):

    The player who is responsible for setting, or passing, the ball to teammates for an attack.

  4. Setter as a noun (object-oriented programming):

    A function used to modify the value of some property of an object, contrasted with the getter.

  5. Setter as a noun (sports, in combinations):

    A game or match that lasts a certain number of sets.

  6. Setter as a noun:

    One who hunts victims for sharpers.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Shakespeare"

  7. Setter as a noun:

    One who adapts words to music in composition.

  8. Setter as a noun:

    A shallow seggar for porcelain.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Ure"

  1. Setter as a verb (UK, dialect, transitive):

    To cut the dewlap (of a cow or ox), and insert a seton, so as to cause an issue.

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