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# contains(_:)

Returns a Boolean value that indicates whether the collection contains the specified
entity identifier.

```
func contains(_ identifier: Entity.ID) -> Bool
```

## Return Value

`true` if the identifier is in the collection, or `false` if it isn’t.

## Discussion

- Parameter:
  - identifier: The identifier to look for in the collection.

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