NOT_EQUALS

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Returns TRUE if the first value does not equal the second value

Signatures

Returns: TRUE if expr1 != expr2, FALSE otherwise, NULL if either value is NULL

NOT_EQUALS(expr1: T, expr2: T, [digits: BIGINT]) → BOOLEAN
sql
ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
expr1TYesFirst value to compare
expr2TYesSecond value to compare
digitsBIGINTNoOptional decimal precision for numeric comparisons

Notes

  • Both values must be of the same or compatible types
  • NULL comparisons always return NULL (three-valued logic)
  • For strings, performs case-sensitive comparison
  • For numeric types, supports optional decimal precision
  • Opposite of EQUALS function

See also

Last update at: 2026/03/03 16:47:38
Last updated: 2026-03-03 16:48:19