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# method_getDescription(_:)

Returns a method description structure for a specified method.

```
func method_getDescription(_ m: Method) -> UnsafeMutablePointer<objc_method_description>
```

## Parameters

`m`

The method you want to inquire about.

## Return Value

An `objc_method_description` structure that describes the method specified by `m`.

## Discussion

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