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Python Dictionary update() Method

❮ Dictionary Methods


Example

Insert an item to the dictionary:

car = {
  "brand": "Ford",
  "model": "Mustang",
  "year": 1964
}

car.update({"color": "White"})

print(car)
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Definition and Usage

The update() method inserts the specified items to the dictionary.

The specified items can be a dictionary, or an iterable object.


Syntax

dictionary.update(iterable)

Parameter Values

Parameter Description
iterable A dictionary or an iterable object with key value pairs, that will be inserted to the dictionary

❮ Dictionary Methods