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# init(displayName:identifier:language:mediaCharacteristics:)

Creates a new media selection option.

```
convenience init(displayName: String, identifier: String, language: Locale.Language? = nil, mediaCharacteristics: [AVMediaCharacteristic] = [])
```

## Parameters

`displayName`

Human-readable name displayed in user interfaces.

`identifier`

Unique system identifier for programmatic selection.

`language`

The language of the media selection option, or `nil` for language-neutral content.

`mediaCharacteristics`

The media characteristics describing accessibility features and content properties of this option.

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