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title: find (closure)
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## <a id="section_m3p_myb_5db"></a>Description

Returns the value of the first element in the set that passes the test implemented by the specified function.

## <a id="section_cyq_j1m_zsb"></a>Return Type

`Object`

## <a id="section_dz5_pwg_5db"></a>Instance Method Syntax

```
thisSet.find(closure)
```

<table><thead><tr><th>Parameter</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>closure</td><td>The function that finds the element. <p>Within a closure, you can't redefine the variables that are declared outside the closure.</p></td></tr></tbody></table><br/>

<b>Example</b>

`{1, 4, 8}.find(x => {x % 2 == 0})`

Returns `4`.

## <a id="section_njs_xzl_zsb"></a>Namespace Function Syntax

```
set:find(set, closure)
```

<table><thead><tr><th>Parameter</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>set</td><td>The input Set.</td></tr><tr><td>closure</td><td>The function that finds the element.</td></tr></tbody></table><br/>