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bitwise right shift (>>)

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The bitwise right shift (>>) moves all of the bits of num1 to the right by num2 places.

Each place shifted is equivalent to dividing by 2. Remainders (the 0.5 when dividing an odd number) are thrown away.

Syntax

num1 >> num2

Return Type

Integer

Examples

SQL

SELECT 8>>1, bin(8), bin(8>>1);

+------+--------+-----------+
| 8>>1 | bin(8) | bin(8>>1) |
+------+--------+-----------+
|    4 | 1000   | 100       |
+------+--------+-----------+

SQL

SELECT 7>>1, bin(7), bin(7>>1);

+------+--------+-----------+
| 7>>1 | bin(7) | bin(7>>1) |
+------+--------+-----------+
|    3 | 111    | 11        |
+------+--------+-----------+

Last modified: June 29, 2026

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Verification instructions

Note: You must install cosign to verify the authenticity of the SingleStore file.

Use the following steps to verify the authenticity of singlestoredb-server, singlestoredb-toolbox, singlestoredb-studio, and singlestore-client SingleStore files that have been downloaded.

You may perform the following steps on any computer that can run cosign, such as the main deployment host of the cluster.

(Optional) Run the following command to view the associated signature files.
Shell
```
curl undefined
```
Download the signature file from the SingleStore release server.
- Option 1: Click the Download Signature button next to the SingleStore file.
- Option 2: Copy and paste the following URL into the address bar of your browser and save the signature file.
- Option 3: Run the following command to download the signature file.
  Shell
```
curl -O undefined
```

After the signature file has been downloaded, run the following command to verify the authenticity of the SingleStore file.

Shell

echo -n undefined |
    cosign verify-blob --certificate-oidc-issuer https://oidc.eks.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/id/CCDCDBA1379A5596AB5B2E46DCA385BC \
      --certificate-identity https://kubernetes.io/namespaces/freya-production/serviceaccounts/job-worker \
      --bundle undefined \
      --new-bundle-format -

Verified OK