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## WhereBuilder.exists() method

Add a `exists` condition

**Signature:**

```typescript
exists<K extends KeyOf<MT>>(key: K, val?: boolean): this;
```

## Parameters

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Parameter


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Type


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Description


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key


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K


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Property name


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val


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boolean


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_(Optional)_ Exists or not


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**Returns:**

this