compsize:tldr:a4ac9

The command "sudo compsize ${filename_or_directory}" is used to determine the size of a file or directory on a Linux system using the "compsize" utility.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

• "sudo" is a command that allows a user with superuser privileges (usually the administrator) to execute commands as another user, typically the root user. It prompts the user for their password before executing the specified command.
• "compsize" is a utility that helps in the analysis of compression ratios, compression times, and decompression times of files and directories in a filesystem.
• "${filename_or_directory}" is a placeholder that represents the specific file or directory you want to analyze. You need to replace it with the actual name and path of the file or directory you want to check.

By running this command with the appropriate file or directory name, you can retrieve information about the size and other compression-related data for that file or directory.