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# pathsMatchingExtensions(_:)

Returns an array containing all the pathname elements in the receiving array that have filename extensions from a given array.

```
func pathsMatchingExtensions(_ filterTypes: [String]) -> [String]
```

## Parameters

`filterTypes`

An array of `NSString` objects containing filename extensions. The extensions should not include the dot (”.”) character.

## Return Value

An array containing all the pathname elements in the receiving array that have filename extensions from the `filterTypes` array.

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