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# ABS

The ABS function in Shedmate returns the absolute value of a number. The absolute value is the magnitude of a number without considering its sign (positive or negative).

### Syntax:

```
abs(number)
```

### Parameters:

```
number (required): The number that will have its value as absolute.
```

### Usage example:

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