Vertical Bar Symbol

Vertical bar symbol.

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Usage

Magnitude
Magnitude | Notation

To vertical bars on either side of a vector represent taking the magnitude or length of that vector

Absolute Value
Absolute Value | Notation

The notation for taking the absolute value is two vertical lines on either side of the expression being evaluated.

Determinant
Determinant | Notation

The syntax for a determinant is to vertical bars on either side of the matrix.