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Trigger vs Flag - What's the difference?

trigger | flag |


In computing terms the difference between trigger and flag

is that trigger is an SQL procedure that may be initiated when a record is inserted, updated or deleted; typically used to maintain referential integrity while flag is to set a program variable to true.

As nouns the difference between trigger and flag

is that trigger is a finger-operated lever used to fire a gun while flag is a piece of cloth, often decorated with an emblem, used as a visual signal or symbol.

As verbs the difference between trigger and flag

is that trigger is to fire a weapon while flag is to furnish or deck out with flags.

Trigger vs Precipitate - What's the difference?

trigger | precipitate |


In lang=en terms the difference between trigger and precipitate

is that trigger is to spark a response, especially a negative emotional response, in (someone) while precipitate is to cause (water in the air) to condense or fall to the ground.

As nouns the difference between trigger and precipitate

is that trigger is a finger-operated lever used to fire a gun while precipitate is a product resulting from a process, event, or course of action.

As verbs the difference between trigger and precipitate

is that trigger is to fire a weapon while precipitate is to make something happen suddenly and quickly; hasten.

As an adjective precipitate is

headlong; falling steeply or vertically.

Spur vs Trigger - What's the difference?

spur | trigger |


As nouns the difference between spur and trigger

is that spur is a rigid implement, often roughly y-shaped, that is fixed to one's heel for the purpose of prodding a horse. Often worn by, and emblematic of, the cowboy or the knight while trigger is a finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.

As verbs the difference between spur and trigger

is that spur is to prod (especially a horse) in the side or flank, with the intent to urge motion or haste, to gig while trigger is to fire a weapon.

Trigger vs Wreak - What's the difference?

trigger | wreak |


In archaic|lang=en terms the difference between trigger and wreak

is that trigger is (archaic) a catch to hold the wheel of a carriage on a declivity while wreak is (archaic) to take vengeance for.

In lang=en terms the difference between trigger and wreak

is that trigger is to spark a response, especially a negative emotional response, in (someone) while wreak is to cause, inflict or let out, especially if causing harm or injury.

As nouns the difference between trigger and wreak

is that trigger is a finger-operated lever used to fire a gun while wreak is (archaic|literary) revenge; vengeance; furious passion; resentment.

As verbs the difference between trigger and wreak

is that trigger is to fire a weapon while wreak is to cause, inflict or let out, especially if causing harm or injury.

Reset vs Trigger - What's the difference?

reset | trigger |


As verbs the difference between reset and trigger

is that reset is to set back to the initial state while trigger is to fire a weapon.

As nouns the difference between reset and trigger

is that reset is an act of resetting to the initial state while trigger is a finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.

Aggravate vs Trigger - What's the difference?

aggravate | trigger |


As verbs the difference between aggravate and trigger

is that aggravate is to make worse, or more severe; to render less tolerable or less excusable; to make more offensive; to enhance; to intensify while trigger is to fire a weapon.

As a noun trigger is

a finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.

Grab vs Trigger - What's the difference?

grab | trigger |


As nouns the difference between grab and trigger

is that grab is grave while trigger is a finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.

As a verb trigger is

to fire a weapon.

Elicit vs Trigger - What's the difference?

elicit | trigger |


As verbs the difference between elicit and trigger

is that elicit is to evoke, educe (emotions, feelings, responses, etc.); to generate, obtain, or provoke as a response or answer while trigger is to fire a weapon.

As an adjective elicit

is elicited; drawn out; made real; open; evident.

As a noun trigger is

a finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.

Pump vs Trigger - What's the difference?

pump | trigger |


In lang=en terms the difference between pump and trigger

is that pump is to use a pump to move liquid or gas while trigger is to spark a response, especially a negative emotional response, in (someone).

In computing|lang=en terms the difference between pump and trigger

is that pump is (computing) to pass (messages) into a program so that it can obey them while trigger is (computing) an sql procedure that may be initiated when a record is inserted, updated or deleted; typically used to maintain referential integrity.

As nouns the difference between pump and trigger

is that pump is a device for moving or compressing a liquid or gas or pump can be (british) a type of shoe, a trainer or sneaker while trigger is a finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.

As verbs the difference between pump and trigger

is that pump is to use a pump to move (liquid or gas) while trigger is to fire a weapon.

Trigger vs Issue - What's the difference?

trigger | issue |


As nouns the difference between trigger and issue

is that trigger is a finger-operated lever used to fire a gun while issue is a monacan indian; a member of a mestee group originating in amherst county, virginia.

As a verb trigger

is to fire a weapon.

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