# Global Numeric Functions Use these functions with numeric values and other comparable types. ## Topics ### Choosing the Smallest and Largest Value [`func min(T, T) -> T`](/documentation/Swift/min(_:_:)) Returns the lesser of two comparable values. [`func min(T, T, T, T...) -> T`](/documentation/Swift/min(_:_:_:_:)) Returns the least argument passed. [`func max(T, T) -> T`](/documentation/Swift/max(_:_:)) Returns the greater of two comparable values. [`func max(T, T, T, T...) -> T`](/documentation/Swift/max(_:_:_:_:)) Returns the greatest argument passed. ### Finding the Absolute Value [`func abs(T) -> T`](/documentation/Swift/abs(_:)) Returns the absolute value of the given number. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)