JavaScript · Numbers and Math

Exponentiation

Raises a number to a power. It has higher precedence than multiplication.

Syntax
base ** exponent

Example

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BigInt BigInt.asIntN() BigInt.asUintN() Math.abs() Math.atan2() Math.cbrt() Math.exp() Math.floor() / ceil()

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