SQL Server Code Example

Using the APPROX_COUNT_DISTINCT Function

A practical SQL Server aggregate-function example for Using the APPROX_COUNT_DISTINCT Function.

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The builtin APPROX_COUNT_DISTINCT function returns the approximate number of unique non-null values in a group. The code below will show you how to use the APPROX_COUNT_DISTINCT function. For more details on the APPROX_COUNT_DISTINCT function click here

SELECT APPROX_COUNT_DISTINCT(Client_Number) As DistinctCount FROM CLIENT


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