# Command: sqrt

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Name:

    sqrt - compute the square root of a non-negative number

Synopsis:

    number sqrt -> double

Examples:

    4 sqrt -> 2.0

Description:

    sqrt computes the the square root of a number.
      If the value is negative, a RangeCheck error is raised.

SeeAlso:

- sqr

Source:

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

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