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1. (n.) absolute value
the magnitude of a quantity, irrespective of sign; the distance of a quantity from zero. The absolute value of a number is symbolized by two vertical lines, as |3| or |−3| is three.
2. absolute value
the square root of the sum of the squares of the real and imaginary parts of a given complex number.
Etymology: (1905–10)
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1. (noun) absolute value, numerical value
a real number regardless of its sign
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