# require.resolve

Resolve a module without executing it.

```js
require.resolve(specifier)
```

## Arguments

| Argument | Type | Meaning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `specifier` | string | Same forms as require(). |

## Returns

Resolved filename or built-in name; throws if unavailable.

## Example

```js
console.log(require.resolve("request"));
```

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