The signum function is a simple rule that tells whether a number is positive, negative, or zero. Instead of caring about the size, it only checks the direction. Computers use it to make quick decisions, like detecting movement direction, trends, or changes, by returning 1 for positive, -1 for negative, and 0 for none.
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