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# init(newSymbolFromDescription:in:)

Creates a unique symbol object.

```
init!(newSymbolFromDescription description: String!, in context: JSContext!)
```

## Parameters

`description`

The description of the symbol object to create.

`context`

The [`JSContext`](/documentation/JavaScriptCore/JSContext) the resulting [`JSValue`](/documentation/JavaScriptCore/JSValue) belongs to.

## Return Value

A [`JSValue`](/documentation/JavaScriptCore/JSValue) that represents a new, unique JavaScript symbol object.

## Discussion

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