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## dateMath namespace

> This API is provided as a preview for developers and may change based on feedback that we receive. Do not use this API in a production environment.
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### dateMath namespace

<b>Import</b>

```typescript
import { dateMath } from '@grafana/data';
```

## Functions

|  Function | Description |
|  --- | --- |
|  [isMathString(text)](./ismathstring/) |  |
|  [isValid(text)](./isvalid/) | Checks if text is a valid date which in this context means that it is either a Moment instance or it can be parsed by parse function. See parse function to see what is considered acceptable. |
|  [parse(text, roundUp, timezone)](./parse/) | Parses different types input to a moment instance. There is a specific formatting language that can be used if text arg is string. See unit tests for examples. |
|  [parseDateMath(mathString, time, roundUp)](./parsedatemath/) | Parses math part of the time string and shifts supplied time according to that math. See unit tests for examples. |

