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typeof {base}R Documentation

The Type of an Object

Description

typeof determines the (R internal) type or storage mode of any object

Usage

typeof(x)

Arguments

x

any R object.

Value

A character string.

See Also

mode, storage.mode.

Examples

typeof(2)
mode(2)
[Package base version 1.5.0 ]