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# POW

## Syntax

```bnf
POW(X,Y)
```

## Description

Returns the value of X raised to the power of Y.

`POWER()` is a synonym.

## Examples

```sql
SELECT POW(2,3);
+----------+
| POW(2,3) |
+----------+
|        8 |
+----------+

SELECT POW(2,-2);
+-----------+
| POW(2,-2) |
+-----------+
|      0.25 |
+-----------+
```

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