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# groupedResults

An array containing hierarchical groups of query results. (read-only)

```
var groupedResults: [NSMetadataQueryResultGroup] { get }
```

## Discussion

These groups are based on the receiver’s grouping attributes.

## See Also

[`groupingAttributes`](/documentation/Foundation/NSMetadataQuery/groupingAttributes)

An array of grouping attributes. (read-only)


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