---
title: "init(repeating:count:)"
framework: Swift
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
platforms: [iOS 27.0+, iPadOS 27.0+, Mac Catalyst 27.0+, macOS 27.0+, tvOS 27.0+, visionOS 27.0+, watchOS 27.0+]
path: "swift/uniquearray/init(repeating:count:)"
---

# init(repeating:count:)

Creates a new array containing the specified number of a single, repeated value.

## Declaration

```swift
init(repeating repeatedValue: Element, count: Int)
```

## Parameters

- `repeatedValue`: The element to repeat.
- `count`: The number of times to repeat the value passed in the repeating parameter. count must be zero or greater.

## Discussion

Discussion note: O(count)