Python Dictionary has_key() Method with example

Hello dear readers! Welcome back to another edition of our tutorial on Python. In this tutorial guide, we are going to be discussing about the Python Dictionary has_key() method.

The Python Dictionary has_key() method returns true if a given key is made available in the dictionary, else it returns a false. 

Syntax

The following below is the syntax for Python Dictionary has_key() method -

dict.has_key( key )

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Parameter Details

• key - Key to be searched for in the dictionary.

Return Value

This Python method returns true if a given key is made available in the dictionary, else it returns false.

Example

The following below is a simple example -

#!/usr/bin/python

dict = {'Name': 'Paul', 'Age': 20}
print "Value : %s" %  dict.has_key('Age')
print "Value : %s" %  dict.has_key('Sex')

Output

Below is the output of the above example -

Value : True
Value : False

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