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The command "host ${domain}" is used to query the DNS (Domain Name System) information associated with a specific domain.

When executing this command in a command-line interface, the placeholder "${domain}" should be replaced with the actual domain name for which you want to obtain DNS-related details.

The "host" command sends a DNS query to a DNS server, which can be local or remote, to retrieve information about the requested domain. This typically includes the IP address associated with the domain, as well as other DNS records like MX (Mail Exchanger) records, NS (Name Server) records, CNAME (Canonical Name) records, etc.

For example, if you want to query the DNS information for the domain "example.com", you would run the command "host example.com". The output will display the IP address associated with the domain, along with any other relevant DNS information available.

Overall, the "host ${domain}" command helps you retrieve DNS-related details about a specific domain name.

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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