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# NSDecimalString(_:_:)

Returns a string representation of the decimal value appropriate for the specified locale.

```
func NSDecimalString(_ dcm: UnsafePointer<Decimal>, _ locale: Any?) -> String
```

## Parameters

`dcm`

The decimal value to represent.

`locale`

Either an instance of [`NSLocale`](/documentation/Foundation/NSLocale) or a dictionary with a string value corresponding to the [`decimalSeparator`](/documentation/Foundation/NSLocale/Key/decimalSeparator) key.

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