# DISTINCT

A SELECT option that removes duplicate rows from a result.

## What does **DISTINCT** do in a relational database?

**DISTINCT** — A SELECT option that removes duplicate rows from a result.

```sql
SELECT DISTINCT status
FROM purchase_order;
```

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Updated: September 27, 2026

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