# DISTINCTCOUNTBITMAP

Returns the count of distinct row values in a group. This function is accurate for *INT* column, but approximate for other cases where hash codes are used in distinct counting and there may be hash collisions.\
For accurate distinct counting on all column types, see [DISTINCTCOUNT](https://docs.pinot.apache.org/release-0.12.0/configuration-reference/functions/distinctcount).

## Signature

> DISTINCTCOUNTBITMAP(colName)

## Usage Examples

These examples are based on the [Batch Quick Start](https://docs.pinot.apache.org/release-0.12.0/basics/getting-started/quick-start#batch).

```sql
select DISTINCTCOUNTBITMAP(league) AS value
from baseballStats 
```

| value |
| ----- |
| 7     |

```sql
select DISTINCTCOUNTBITMAP(teamID) AS value
from baseballStats 
```

| value |
| ----- |
| 148   |


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