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# DefinitionRetrieve

## Overview

Retrieve send definitions based on the specified criteria

### Syntax

DefinitionRetrieve(1)

### Function Properties

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| Ordinal | Type   |              | Description                                 |
| ------- | ------ | ------------ | ------------------------------------------- |
| **1**   | string | **Required** | Criteria used to search for send definition |

## Examples

This sample code retrieves an array of send definitions based on the specified criteria:

```
var esd = Send.Definition.Retrieve({Property:"CustomerKey", SimpleOperator:"equals", Value:"ssjs_test_esd"});
```