# tf.train.load_variable

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| [![](https://www.tensorflow.org/images/tf_logo_32px.png) TensorFlow 2 version](https://www.tensorflow.org/api_docs/python/tf/train/load_variable) | [![](https://www.tensorflow.org/images/GitHub-Mark-32px.png) View source on GitHub](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/v1.15.0/tensorflow/python/training/checkpoint_utils.py#L69-L84) |

Returns the tensor value of the given variable in the checkpoint.

#### View aliases


**Compat aliases for migration**

See
[Migration guide](https://www.tensorflow.org/guide/migrate) for
more details.

[`tf.compat.v1.train.load_variable`](https://www.tensorflow.org/api_docs/python/tf/train/load_variable), \`tf.compat.v2.train.load_variable\`

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    tf.train.load_variable(
        ckpt_dir_or_file, name
    )

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| ## Args ||
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| `ckpt_dir_or_file` | Directory with checkpoints file or path to checkpoint. |
| `name` | Name of the variable to return. |

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| ## Returns ||
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| A numpy `ndarray` with a copy of the value of this variable. ||

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