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LARGE vs SMALL

Known for Finding Nth Largest Value

VS

Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value

Table of content

Basic Classification Comparison
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
History Comparison
Facts Comparison

Usage Information Comparison
Technical Details Comparison
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison

Basic Classification Comparison

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

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Statistical

Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

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Calculation

Excel functions for performing various calculations

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

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Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation
Statisticians

Excel functions designed for statistical analysis and probability calculations
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

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Statistical Analysis

Excel functions designed for statistical calculations and data analysis

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

LARGE

Finding Nth Largest Value

LARGE is known for Finding Nth Largest Value.

SMALL

Finding Nth Smallest Value

SMALL is known for Finding Nth Smallest Value.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

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Excel 97

Functions first available in Excel 97 version
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

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Microsoft Excel Team

Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team

Facts Comparison

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

LARGE

Popular in sports statistics

SMALL

Commonly used in grade calculations
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

LARGE

The function for people who think being average isn't good enough

SMALL

The underachiever of the statistical functions

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

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Simple

Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

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Number

Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
Array

Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

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Excel 2019

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
Excel 2016

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
Excel 2013

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

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Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

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2
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

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Number

Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
Range

Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

LARGE

Simple To Use

Flexible Ranking

SMALL

Easy To Understand

Functions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn Click to see all.

Reliable Results
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

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Array Size Limitations

LARGE

Not Dynamic

SMALL

Static Ranking

Ratings Comparison

Ease of Use Score 📊

User-rated score for function's ease of use

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8.5
Versatility Score 📈

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios

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7
Performance Score ⚙

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency

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8.5
Reliability Score 🛠

Rating for function's consistency and error handling

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9
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining all scoring attributes

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8.3

Alternatives to LARGE

Known for Conditional Average Calculations

⚙ performs better than SMALL

🛠 is more reliable than SMALL

⭐ is rated higher than SMALL

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Known for Counting With Conditions

📈 is more versatile than SMALL

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Known for Multiple Criteria Counting

📈 is more versatile than SMALL

⭐ is rated higher than SMALL

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Known for Finding Most Frequent Value

⚙ performs better than SMALL

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Known for Conditional Sum Calculations

📈 is more versatile than SMALL

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Known for Error Handling And Prevention

📊 is easier to use than SMALL

📈 is more versatile than SMALL

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Known for Counting Numeric Cells

📊 is easier to use than SMALL

📈 is more versatile than SMALL

⚙ performs better than SMALL

🛠 is more reliable than SMALL

⭐ is rated higher than SMALL

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Known for Database Sum Operations

🔢 needs fewer arguments than SMALL

📈 is more versatile than SMALL

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Known for Basic Statistical Calculation

📊 is easier to use than SMALL

📈 is more versatile than SMALL

⚙ performs better than SMALL

🛠 is more reliable than SMALL

⭐ is rated higher than SMALL

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Known for Multiple Criteria Based Average

📈 is more versatile than SMALL

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