Definitions

1. noun

a device or mechanism that retrieves or acquires something, such as data or a tool, often automatically or on demand

“The software uses a getter to retrieve the user’s location.”

2. verb

to obtain or acquire something, especially something that is difficult to get

“The company will get the funding needed to expand their operations.”

3. noun

a person or thing that gets or obtains something, such as a reward or an award

“The winner is a deserving getter of the award.”