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
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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."
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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."
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Setter as a noun:
A long-haired breed of gundog (Wikipedia).
Examples:
"She has a spaniel and a red setter."
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Setter as a noun (volleyball):
The player who is responsible for setting, or passing, the ball to teammates for an attack.
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Setter as a noun (object-oriented programming):
A function used to modify the value of some property of an object, contrasted with the getter.
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Setter as a noun (sports, in combinations):
A game or match that lasts a certain number of sets.
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Setter as a noun:
One who hunts victims for sharpers.
Examples:
"rfquotek Shakespeare"
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Setter as a noun:
One who adapts words to music in composition.
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Setter as a noun:
A shallow seggar for porcelain.
Examples:
"rfquotek Ure"
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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.