# 
## Overview

In [Mongoose](https://mongoosejs.com), there are many query functions that we use when using Mongoose on our MongoDB database. 

Some of the functions include:

- `lte()` 
- `map()`
- `lt()`
- `gt()` 
- `ne()`

# 
## The `gte()` method

In this shot, we will look at the **`gte()`** or **`Query.prototype.gte()`** method. 

`gte()` is used to specify a `$gte()` query condition and denotes "greater than or equal to."

The `gte()` method returns documents that match the query condition where the path is greater than or equal to the condition. 

We use the `where()` method with `gte()` when there is only one path.

# 
#  Syntax

---
```
query.gte(val)
// OR
Query.prototype.gte(val)
```
---
# 
## Parameters

`gte()` takes a value that is a `Number` and can take an optional path parameter that is a `String`.

##
## Code

We will demonstrate the use of `gte()` by creating a Schema, making a query, and then matching the query with the Schema.

// import mongoose
const mongoose = require("mongoose");

// creating a Schema with mongoose
let Adult = mongoose.model("adult", new mongoose.Schema({
    name: String,
    age: Number
  })
)

// make a query and use the `gte()` method
const adults = await Adult.find().where("age").gte(18)
// OR
const adults = await Adult.find().gte("age", 18)


/*
  OUTPUT : adults is an arrary of objects
           that has "age" greater than or equal to 18
*/

# 
## The `gte()` method

In this shot, we will look at the **`gte()`** or **`Query.prototype.gte()`** method. 

`gte()` is used to specify a `＄gte()` query condition and denotes "greater than or equal to."

The `gte()` method returns documents that match the query condition where the path is greater than or equal to the condition. 

We use the `where()` method with `gte()` when there is only one path.

What is gte() in Mongoose?

Overview

The gte() method

Syntax

Parameters

Code

The `gte()` method