[Tutor] [newbie alert] why can't I find a function that gives me the sign of an integer?

[Rinzwind]

In basic I can use SGN to get back -1, 0,  +1 if a number is <0, 0, >0.
I searched on  the web for a bit but sgn and sign give me way too many discussions about Decimals. python.org with numbers/digits doesn't tell about a function.

Maybe Python uses a different name for it so I am not looking for the correct wording :( Sucks not knowing syntax from my memory and having to look them up alot).

Wim

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