[Home](./index.md) > [@essex/toolbox](./toolbox.md) > [DEFAULT\_COMPARE](./toolbox.default_compare.md) ## DEFAULT\_COMPARE() function Performs numerical comparison Signature: ```typescript export declare function DEFAULT_COMPARE(item1: T, item2: T): number; ``` ## Parameters | Parameter | Type | Description | | --- | --- | --- | | item1 | T | | | item2 | T | | Returns: number