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In Python, a lambda function is a small anonymous function without a name. It is defined using the lambda keyword and has the following syntax:



lambda arguments: expression


Lambda functions are often used in situations where a small function is required for a short period of time. They are commonly used as arguments to higher-order functions, such as map, filter, and reduce.





Here is an example of how to use a lambda function:





Function to double the input



def double(x): …

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