.closest()

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Topic: Object on Page
Unit title: .closest()
Categories: Method
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Explanation: The browser API method that traverses the DOM to find the nearest ancestor of the current element that matches a given selector. It's often used to find parent elements based on specific criteria.

Browser compatibility:
  • The chrome browser supports this feature starting from version 41
  • The edge browser supports this feature starting from version 15
  • The firefox browser supports this feature starting from version 35
  • The safari browser supports this feature starting from version 6
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