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# removeSubrange(_:)

Removes the elements in the specified subrange from the collection.

```
mutating func removeSubrange(_ bounds: Range<Self.Index>)
```

## Parameters

`bounds`

The range of the collection to be removed. The
bounds of the range must be valid indices of the collection.

## Discussion

All the elements following the specified position are moved to close the
gap. This example removes three elements from the middle of an array of
measurements.

```
var measurements = [1.2, 1.5, 2.9, 1.2, 1.5]
measurements.removeSubrange(1..<4)
print(measurements)
// Prints "[1.2, 1.5]"
```

Calling this method may invalidate any existing indices for use with this
collection.

> Complexity: O(*n*), where *n* is the length of the collection.

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