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# dictionaryRepresentation()

Returns a dictionary representation of the map table.

```
func dictionaryRepresentation() -> [AnyHashable : ObjectType]
```

## Return Value

A dictionary representation of the map table.

## Discussion

The map table’s values and keys must conform to all the requirements specified in [`setObject(_:forKey:)`](/documentation/Foundation/NSMutableDictionary/setObject(_:forKey:)) in [`NSMutableDictionary`](/documentation/Foundation/NSMutableDictionary).

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