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KeywordPython 2.0+Beginner

Used with import to bring in specific names from a module

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Documentation: Official Docs
Python Version: 2.0+

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python

# Import specific functions
from math import sqrt, pi, ceil
print(sqrt(16))
print(pi)
print(ceil(3.2))

# Import and rename
from datetime import datetime as dt
print(dt.now().year)

# from ... import makes names directly available
# No need for module prefix
from random import randint, choice
print(randint(1, 10))
print(choice(["red", "blue", "green"]))