Python Dictionary update() Method

Example

Insert Items into Dictionary:

car = {
  "brand": "Porsche",
  "model": "911",
  "year": 1963
}
car.update({"color": "White"})
print(car)

Running Instance

Definition and Usage

The update() method inserts the specified items into the dictionary.

This specified item can be a dictionary or an iterable object.

Syntax

dictionary.update(iterable)

Parameter Value

Parameter Description
iterable Dictionaries or iterable objects with key-value pairs will be inserted into the dictionary.