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## getModelSchemaRef() function

Describe the provided Model as a reference to a definition shared by multiple endpoints. The definition is included in the returned schema.

**Signature:**

```typescript
export declare function getModelSchemaRef<T extends object>(modelCtor: Function & {
    prototype: T;
}, options?: JsonSchemaOptions<T>): SchemaRef;
```

## Parameters

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Parameter


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Type


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Description


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modelCtor


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Function &amp; { prototype: T; }


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The model constructor (e.g. `Product`<!-- -->)


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options


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[JsonSchemaOptions](./repository-json-schema.jsonschemaoptions.md)<!-- -->&lt;T&gt;


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_(Optional)_ Additional options


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**Returns:**

[SchemaRef](./openapi-v3.schemaref.md)

## Example


```ts
const schema = {
  $ref: '#/components/schemas/Product',
  definitions: {
    Product: {
      title: 'Product',
      properties: {
        // etc.
      }
    }
  }
}
```