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# < (Less Than)

Evaluates if a value is less than the value that follows this symbol.

## Use

Evaluates if a value is less than the value that follows this symbol.

![Revenue Example](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-platform-extend_click-264-0-0-production-enus/5f7d9219-b7b1-4552-8891-f1aba9b289fc/images/icon_example.png)

Revenue Example `IF(AnnualRevenue < 1000000, 1, 2)` assigns the value 1 with revenues less than one million and the value 2 to revenues greater than one million.