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## HasManyRepository.patch() method

Patch multiple target model instances

<b>Signature:</b>

```typescript
patch(dataObject: DataObject<Target>, where?: Where<Target>, options?: Options): Promise<Count>;
```

## Parameters

|  Parameter | Type | Description |
|  --- | --- | --- |
|  dataObject | <code>DataObject&lt;Target&gt;</code> | The fields and their new values to patch |
|  where | <code>Where&lt;Target&gt;</code> | Instances within the where scope are patched |
|  options | <code>Options</code> |  |

<b>Returns:</b>

`Promise<Count>`

A promise which resolves the patched target model instances