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# name

The name of the notification.

```
var name: NSNotification.Name { get }
```

## Discussion

Typically you use this property to find out what kind of notification you are dealing with when you receive a notification.

### Special Considerations

Notification names can be any string. To avoid name collisions, you might want to use a prefix that’s specific to your application.

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