abs

Absolute-value function. The absolute value of a number is
the number without its sign.

abs(number) → returns numeric

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See Also:   sgn

Argument Reference

number numeric
Required

Examples
Sample code invoking the abs function 

abs(-4.3)

Expected Result: 4.3

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