# Command: abs_i

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Name:

    abs_i - absolute value of integer
      Synopsis:  integer abs -> integer

Examples:

    -3 abs_i -> 3

Description:

      implemented by C/C++
      long   labs(long) and

Remarks:

    If you are not sure, if the value is of type double or integer, use
      abs. If e.g. abs_d gets an integer as argument, NEST will exit throwing an
      assertion.

References:

    Stroustrup 3rd ed p 661

Author:

    Diesmann

FirstVersion:

    27.4.1999

SeeAlso:

- abs

Source:

    /opt/conda/conda-bld/nest_1531570948828/work/sli/slimath.cc

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