# ABS

Computes the absolute value of the given input.

## Syntax

```
ABS(X)
```

## Arguments

#### X

Type: `numeric`

A numeric value.

## Returns

Type: same as input

The absolute value of `X`.

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## Examples

| X | Output |
| --- | --- |
| -3 | 3 |
| 3 | 3 |
| 1 + 1 | 2 |
| 0 | 0 |
| 1.1 | 1.1 |
| -1.1 | 1.1 |
| -1 - 5 | 6 |