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$sqrt

$sqrt(number?) -> number
Compact type signature<n-:n>

If number is omitted, the current context value is used.

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Numeric And Math

Source: JSONata

Documentation​

Returns the square root of the value of the number parameter.

An error is thrown if the value of number is negative.

Examples​

Basic usage​

  • $sqrt(4) => 2
  • $sqrt(2) => 1.414213562373

Compute a square root​

Input

81

Expression

$sqrt($)

Result

9