getter

Definitions

A method used in object-oriented programming to retrieve the value of a private or protected field.

A substance used in a vacuum tube or other sealed device to remove residual gases by chemical reaction.

Examples

In object-oriented programming, a getter method is used to retrieve the value of a private field.

The new software update includes a getter function that simplifies how the application fetches user data from the database.

Synonyms

acquirer obtainer receiver collector procurer gainer earner

Antonyms

giver donor provider bestower loser distributor relinquisher