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# year

The number of years.

```
var year: Int { get set }
```

## Discussion

This value is interpreted in the context of the calendar with which it is used—see [Calendars, Date Components, and Calendar Units](https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/Cocoa/Conceptual/DatesAndTimes/Articles/dtCalendars.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40003470) in [Date and Time Programming Guide](https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/Cocoa/Conceptual/DatesAndTimes/DatesAndTimes.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/10000039i).

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