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## Overview
The **`ceil()` function** in Dart returns the nearest smallest integer value greater than or equal to a number.

The figure below shows the mathematical representation of the `ceil()` function.

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#  Syntax
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```dart
number.ceil()
```
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#  Parameter

This function does not require a parameter.

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## Return value

`ceil()` returns the nearest, smallest integer value greater than or equal to a number.

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## Example
The code below shows the use of the `ceil()` function in Dart.

import 'dart:convert';

void main() {
    //positive number 
    print("The value of (1.5).ceil(): ${(1.5).ceil()} ");

    // negative number 
    print("The value of (-5.5).ceil(): ${(-5.5).ceil()} ");

    //zero
    print("The value of (0).ceil(): ${(0).ceil()}");
}

What is the ceil() function in Dart?

Returns the smallest integer greater than or equal to a number.

What is the ceil() function in Dart?

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Syntax

Parameter

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