* Operator ("M" Reference)

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The * operator can function as either a binary or a multiplicity operator.

Operator Description

The binary * operator is predefined for the Number type and all its subtypes. It multiplies the two operands together and returns the result.

The multiplicity * operator is predefined for all types. When the * operator is located in the postfix position after a type, a collection of that type is created that can contain 0 or more members.