# Arguments (JavaScript)

An argument is any value that is passed into a function when calling the function.

## What is an **argument**?

An **argument** is any value that is passed **into**
a function when calling the function.

```javascript
// the values *5* and *12* are arguments
let sum = add(5, 12);
```

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Updated: September 27, 2026

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