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absolute value Definition

absolute value

noun

  1. the magnitude of a real number, disregarding its positive or negative sign the absolute value of -4 or +4, written |-4| or |+4|, is 4
  2. the magnitude of a complex number; modulus

absolute value Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • assign: CREDIBILITY The credibility of a particular deterrent posture cannot be assigned some absolute value.