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csvcut: Extract all columns **except** the fourth one.
$ csvcut -C ${4} ${data-csv}
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The command "csvcut" is used to manipulate and extract data from a CSV (Comma-Separated Values) file. Here is an explanation of the components of the command:

  • "csvcut" is the name of the command-line tool being executed.
  • "-C" is an option flag in "csvcut" that specifies a column or range of columns to be extracted.
  • "${4}" is a placeholder that will be replaced by the value of the fourth argument given when executing the command.
  • "${data-csv}" is also a placeholder that will be replaced by the value of the variable "data-csv" which should contain the path or name of the CSV file.

In summary, this command will extract the fourth column (or range of columns) from the CSV file specified by the variable "data-csv". The columns to be extracted are determined by the value passed as the fourth argument when executing the command.

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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