---
title: init()
framework: foundation
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: foundation/nsdictionary/init()
---

# init()

Initializes a newly allocated dictionary.

## Declaration

```swift
init()
```

## Return Value

Return Value A dictionary.

## Discussion

Discussion This method is a designated initializer of NSDictionary.

## See Also

### Related Documentation

- [init(objects:forKeys:count:)](foundation/nsdictionary/init(objects:forkeys:count:).md)