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# metadataObjects

The list of metadata objects captured at this synchronization timestamp.

```
var metadataObjects: [AVMetadataObject] { get }
```

## Discussion

> Note:
> Because ``doc://com.apple.avfoundation/documentation/AVFoundation/AVMetadataObject`` is an abstract class, the objects in this array are always instances of a concrete subclass.

This array is equivalent to that provided by the [`metadataOutput(_:didOutput:from:)`](/documentation/AVFoundation/AVCaptureMetadataOutputObjectsDelegate/metadataOutput(_:didOutput:from:)) delegate method when using a metadata capture output without a data output synchronizer.

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