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title: "Square root mathematical notation"
description: "Square root is a recurring research-paper notation family. Returns the nonnegative scalar whose square equals the enclosed nonnegative quantity."
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# Square root mathematical notation

Square root is a recurring research-paper notation family. Returns the nonnegative scalar whose square equals the enclosed nonnegative quantity.

## Public overview

Square root: Returns the nonnegative scalar whose square equals the enclosed nonnegative quantity. Example: Three is the nonnegative number whose square is nine.

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