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The "path" command is used to display or edit the command search path, which is a list of directories stored in the computer's operating system.

In the context of Windows and Unix-like operating systems, the command "path" without any arguments will display the current contents of the search path. This means it will list all the directories that the operating system will search through when you enter a command in the command prompt or terminal.

For example, if you open a command prompt or terminal and type "path" on a Windows system, you will see a list of directories where the operating system looks for executable files. Similarly, on a Unix-like system, running "path" will display the directories stored in the "PATH" environmental variable.

You can also use the "path" command with specific arguments to modify the search path. For instance, on Windows, you can use the command "path c:\new\directory" to add "c:\new\directory" to the search path.

In summary, the "path" command provides information or allows you to modify the command search path, which affects how your operating system locates executable files when you enter commands.