# YEAR

The YEAR function extracts the year from an input date. The input date should be in MM/DD/YYYY format. Node references are also accepted as arguments.

## Syntax

```javascript
year(date)
```

## Arguments

date - The date which is passed as input to the function. 

## Return value

Date

## Example

```javascript
YEAR('3/21/2023')
```

Returns 2023.

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