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# Abs

# \$abs

The `$abs` operator returns the absolute value of a number.

## Input

* A single numeric value

## Output

* The absolute value of the input

## Examples

### Positive Number

```json theme={null}
{
  "$abs": [
    5
  ]
}
```

Result: `5`

### Negative Number

```json theme={null}
{
  "$abs": [
    -3.5
  ]
}
```

Result: `3.5`

### Field Value

```json theme={null}
{
  "$abs": [
    {
      "$input": "temperature_change"
    }
  ]
}
```

Result: The absolute value of the temperature\_change field