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# isKnownHandle(_:)

A Boolean that checks if the system knows the given handle.

```
final func isKnownHandle(_ handle: CommunicationHandle) async -> Bool
```

## Parameters

`handle`

A communication handle. This could be an email, phone number, username, or any other person identifier.

## Return Value

Whether or not the given handle is known by the system.

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