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• Oct 17th, 2006

 

An intrinsic function is a function that performs a mathematical, character, or logical operation, and thereby allows you to make reference to a data item whose value is derived automatically during execution.
The functions can be grouped into six categories, based on the type of service performed:

• Mathematical
  
• Statistical
  
• Date/time
  
• Financial
  
• Character-handling
  
• General
  
  

You can reference a function by specifying its name, along with any required arguments, in a procedure division statement.