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# init(rate:seed:)

Creates a dropout layer with the probability rate and random number generator seed you specify.

```
convenience init(rate: Float, seed: Int)
```

## Parameters

`rate`

The dropout rate you use for each element.

`seed`

The seed you use to generate random numbers.

## Discussion

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