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# matches(_:)

Matches the receiver pattern against the specified pattern.

```
func matches(_ pattern: WKWebExtension.MatchPattern?) -> Bool
```

## Parameters

`pattern`

The pattern to match against the receiver pattern.

## Return Value

A Boolean value indicating if the receiver pattern matches the specified pattern.

## See Also

[`matches(_:options:)`](/documentation/WebKit/WKWebExtension/MatchPattern/matches(_:options:)-fnde)

Matches the receiver pattern against the specified pattern with options.


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