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setter

 

[ หˆsษ›tษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

dog breed

A setter is a type of dog that is specifically bred to locate and set (or point) game birds for hunters. There are several breeds of setters, including the English Setter, Irish Setter, and Gordon Setter, each known for their friendly nature and beautiful coats.

Synonyms

hunting dog, pointer

Examples of usage

  • The Irish Setter is known for its stunning red coat.
  • I took my Setter hunting and it quickly located the birds.
  • Setters are often used in hunting due to their excellent sense of smell.
Context #2 | Noun

programming

In programming, a setter is a method used to set the value of an object's property. It is a part of the property access methodology that allows control over how a property is modified.

Synonyms

modifier, mutator

Examples of usage

  • You should implement a setter to validate the user input.
  • Setters allow encapsulation in object-oriented programming.
  • The setter method ensures that the variable remains private.

Translations

Translations of the word "setter" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น definidor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‡เคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Setter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penetap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตั‚ั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ setter

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ปใƒƒใ‚ฟใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉfinisseur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ establecedor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ayarlayฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ธํ„ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญุฏุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ setter

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ setter

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฎพ็ฝฎๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nastavljalec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stillir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ะฝะฐั‚ัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™yin edษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ establecedor

Word origin

The term 'setter' traces its origins back to the early 18th century, deriving from the verb 'to set', which means to place or put something in a specified position. In the context of hunting dogs, it refers to the dog's behavior of setting or pointing game birds by crouching low to the ground. This behavior was prized among hunters, leading to the breeding of dogs specifically for this purpose. The breed's name reflects this skillful characteristic. Over time, the term expanded into other fields, including programming, where it describes methods designed to set values for object properties, thus reflecting the foundational act of placing or assigning a value in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,588, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.