#ABS

##Syntax


```
ABS(numericExpression)
```


##Description

Returns the absolute value of the given argument.
Argument must be a numeric expression. Returned value has the same type as the input argument.

##Examples


```
REM Absolute value
LET a = -1
PRINT "Absolute value of a is "; ABS(a)
REM 'Will print 1
```


##Remarks

* This function is 100% Sinclair BASIC Compatible

