The function ABS returns the absolute, positive value of a given numeric
expression.
SQL Syntax:
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ABS( number ) |
Number:
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Any numeric expression |
Escape Syntax:
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{fn ABS( number )} |
Return Type:
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The same as the numeric expression. |
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Examples:
SELECT abs(1.0), {fn abs(-2.3)}
see also:
SQL Numeric Functions
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