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clear:tldr:74ed4

clear: Show the version of `ncurses` used by `clear`.
$ clear -V
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The clear -V command is used to clear the terminal screen while also displaying the version information of the "clear" command.

Here's a breakdown of each component:

  • clear: It is a command used to clear the terminal screen, removing all previously executed commands or output.
  • -V: It is an option or flag that is used to display the version information of the command being executed. In this case, it will show the version of the clear command.

When you run clear -V in the terminal, the screen will be cleared, and the version information of the "clear" command will be displayed.

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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