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# numberFormatter

The number formatter used to format the quantity of a measurement.

```
@NSCopying var numberFormatter: NumberFormatter! { get set }
```

## Discussion

If unspecified, an [`NumberFormatter`](/documentation/Foundation/NumberFormatter) object with [`NumberFormatter.Style.decimal`](/documentation/Foundation/NumberFormatter/Style/decimal) style is used.

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