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abbr: Add a new abbreviation.
$ abbr --add ${abbreviation_name} ${command} ${command_arguments}
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The command "abbr --add ${abbreviation_name} ${command} ${command_arguments}" is used to create an abbreviation for a specific command with specific arguments. Here's an explanation of each part of the command:

  • "abbr" is the command that is being executed.
  • "--add" is an option for the "abbr" command, indicating that you want to add a new abbreviation.
  • "${abbreviation_name}" is a variable that represents the name you want to give to the abbreviation. You should replace it with the actual name.
  • "${command}" is a variable that represents the command you want to abbreviate. You should replace it with the actual command.
  • "${command_arguments}" is a variable that represents the arguments or parameters you want to associate with the command. You should replace it with the actual arguments.

Overall, this command allows you to create a shorthand or abbreviation for a specific command with specific arguments, making it easier and faster to execute that command in the future.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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