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# append(_:)

Provides metadata to the capture session.

```
func append(_ metadata: AVTimedMetadataGroup) throws
```

## Parameters

`metadata`

A timed group of metadata. To denote a period of no metadata, pass an empty [`AVTimedMetadataGroup`](/documentation/AVFoundation/AVTimedMetadataGroup).

## Discussion

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