## Syntax
```mermaid
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flowchart LR
Start((START)) --> TAN[TAN]:::quoted
TAN --> End((END))
```
## Purpose
The `TAN` SQL function returns the tangent of the provided angle.
Parameters:
- Input: the angle to get the tangent of.
Returns: A number which represents the tangent of the provided angle.