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# filtered(using:)

Evaluates a given predicate against each object in the receiving array and returns a new array containing the objects for which the predicate returns true.

```
func filtered(using predicate: NSPredicate) -> [Any]
```

## Parameters

`predicate`

The predicate against which to evaluate the receiving array’s elements.

## Return Value

A new array containing the objects in the receiving array for which `predicate` returns <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/Swift/true>.

  Objects in the resulting array appear in the same order as they do in the receiver.

## Discussion

For more details, see [Predicate Programming Guide](https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/Cocoa/Conceptual/Predicates/AdditionalChapters/Introduction.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40001789).

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