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# faultingState

The faulting state of the managed object.

```
var faultingState: Int { get }
```

## Return Value

`0` if the object is fully initialized as a managed object and not transitioning to or from another state, otherwise some other value.

## Discussion

`0` if the object is fully initialized as a managed object and not transitioning to or from another state, otherwise some other value. This property allows you to determine if an object is in a transitional phase when receiving a key-value observing change notification.

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