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In terms of absolute value, 1.2 is bigger than -0.5 because the absolute value of 1.2 (|1.2|) is 1.2 and the absolute value of -0.5 (|-0.5|) is 0.5. Therefore, 1.2 is larger. However, in terms of numerical value, -0.5 is larger than 1.2 because -0.5 is a negative number and is to the left of 1.2 on the number line.

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1.2 is a larger number than -0.5 because it is positive and higher than 0. Negative numbers are lower than 0.

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