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The command "pacman --upgrade --help" is used in Arch-based Linux distributions to receive information about the available options and usage for the "upgrade" operation of the pacman package manager.

When you run this command, the "--help" option provides a brief summary of the available commands and flags for the "upgrade" operation. It lists the various options, their format, and their functionality.

By using the "--upgrade" flag, you instruct pacman to upgrade all the installed packages on your system to their latest versions available in the repositories configured in your pacman configuration file. This operation ensures that your system is up to date with the latest bug fixes and security patches.

Overall, running "pacman --upgrade --help" helps you understand the different arguments you can use with the "upgrade" command, allowing you to customize and optimize your package upgrades according to your needs.