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# matchesImageBuffer(_:)

Returns a Boolean value that indicates whether the format description matches an image buffer.

```
func matchesImageBuffer(_ imageBuffer: CVImageBuffer) -> Bool
```

## Parameters

`imageBuffer`

The image buffer to validate against.

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