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if: List all possible conditions (`test` is an alias to `[`; both are commonly used with `if`).
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The "man" command in a terminal is used to display the manual page for a given command or topic. When you type "man" followed by a command or topic, it will provide you with detailed documentation about how to use that command or more information about the selected topic.

For example, if you type "man ls" and press Enter, it will display the manual page for the "ls" command, which is used to list files and directories in a terminal. The manual page will contain a description of the command, a list of available options and arguments, and examples of how to use the command effectively.

The "man" command is a helpful tool for finding information about various commands and understanding their functionality within a terminal environment.

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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