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$ tldr -p linux basename
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The command "tldr -p linux basename" uses the "tldr" command-line tool to display a simplified and concise explanation of the "basename" command in Linux.

The "basename" command in Linux is used to extract the filename or the last component of a file path. It takes a file path as input and outputs just the filename or the last component of that path. This can be particularly useful in scripting or other situations where you need to work with just the filename itself.

By using the "tldr" tool with the "-p linux" option, you are requesting the platform-specific (in this case, Linux-specific) explanation of the "basename" command. This will provide a summary of the command's most commonly used options, along with their descriptions and some examples of how to use them.

Overall, "tldr -p linux basename" is a command to quickly access a simplified and concise reference to the "basename" command in Linux, helping you understand its purpose and how to use it.

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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