# getContextVariable

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Returns the value of the specified context variable.

You can use the getContextVariable function to call a context variable defined in your Talend Studio Job.

## Arguments

Name of the context variable.

## Examples

* [Using context variables in a DSQL map](https://help.qlik.com/talend/en-US/data-mapper-user-guide/8.0/using-context-variables-in-dsql-map)