# std::exponential_distribution<RealType>::lambda

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RealType lambda() const; |  | (since C++11)

Returns the λ distribution parameter the distribution was constructed with. The parameter defines the rate of events, per unit. The default value is 1.0.

### Parameters

(none)

### Return value

Floating point value identifying the rate of events per unit.

### See also

param (C++11) | gets or sets the distribution parameter object (public member function)

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