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# object_getClass(_:)

Returns the class of an object.

```
func object_getClass(_ obj: Any?) -> AnyClass?
```

## Parameters

`obj`

The object you want to inspect.

## Return Value

The class object of which `object` is an instance, or `Nil` if `object` is `nil`.

## Discussion

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