# null

A primitive value deliberately used to represent no object or value.

## What is **null** in JavaScript?

**null** — A primitive value deliberately used to represent no object or value.

```javascript
const selectedOrder = null;
```

Level: Novice · [More JavaScript terms at this level](https://www.ask-codey.com/glossary/subjects/javascript/novice)

Updated: September 27, 2026

## In other subjects

- [NULL in Database](https://www.ask-codey.com/glossary/null-database)

Source: https://www.ask-codey.com/glossary/null