Python enumerate() Function

Example

Convert the tuple to an enumerable object:

x = ('apple', 'banana', 'cherry')
y = enumerate(x)

Running Instance

Definition and Usage

The enumerate() function accepts a collection (such as a tuple) and returns it as an enumeration object.

The enumerate() function adds a counter as the key of the enumeration object.

Syntax

enumerate(iterable, start)

Parameter Value

Parameter Description
iterable Iterable Object
start Number. Defines the starting number of the enumeration object. The default value is 0.