abs(3)                                                           abs(3)

  abs()

  NAME

    abs() - integer absolute value function

  SYNOPSIS

    #include 

    int abs (int j)

  DESCRIPTION

    The abs(3) function computes the absolute value of the integer j.

  RETURN VALUES

    The abs(3) function returns the absolute value.

  SEE ALSO

    cabs(3)

    floor(3)

    labs(3)

  USAGE NOTES

    The abs function is thread safe.

    The abs function is not async-signal safe.