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Python eval() Function

Python eval() Function

Python eval() function is used to evaluate the required expression. If the given expression may be a legal Python statement then it'll be executed.

Syntax:
eval(expression, globals, locals)

Parameter Values

Parameter Description
expression This parameter defines a String that will be evaluated as Python code.
globals This is an optional parameter. It defines a dictionary containing global parameters.
locals This is an optional parameter. It defines a dictionary containing local parameters.
Here is an example of Python eval() function:

x = "print('Jerry')"
eval(x)

Output:
Jerry
Example 2:

x = 'print(12*14)'
eval(x)

Output:
168

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