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Built-in Functions
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   "Built-in" functions are always available for your `awk' program to
call.  This minor node defines all the built-in functions in `awk';
some of these are mentioned in other sections but are summarized here
for your convenience.

Calling Built-in

How to call built-in functions.

Numeric Functions

Functions that work with numbers, including

`int', `sin' and `rand'.

String Functions

Functions for string manipulation, such as

`split', `match' and `sprintf'.

I/O Functions

Functions for files and shell commands.

Time Functions

Functions for dealing with timestamps.

Bitwise Functions

Functions for bitwise operations.

I18N Functions

Functions for string translation.