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$abs

$abs(number?) -> number
Compact type signature<n-:n>

If number is omitted, the current context value is used.

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Numeric And Math

Source: JSONata

Documentation​

Returns the absolute value of the number parameter, i.e. if the number is negative, it returns the positive value.

Examples​

Basic usage​

  • $abs(5) => 5
  • $abs(-5) => 5

Absolute value for a derived score​

Input

-18

Expression

$abs($)

Result

18