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The command "plocate ${pattern}" is used to search for files and directories based on a specified pattern using the "plocate" utility.

Here's an explanation of each part of the command:

• "plocate": It is a utility that allows fast searching of files and directories on a system. It maintains a database of file names and paths for quick searching, making it much faster than using the standard "locate" command.

• "${pattern}": It represents the pattern or keyword that you want to search for. You can substitute "${pattern}" with the actual pattern you want to use. This pattern can be a file or directory name, or even a regular expression to form a more complex search query.

When you run the command with the desired pattern, "plocate" will search its database for matching file or directory names and display the results on the command line. These results typically include the file or directory paths where the pattern matches, making it easier to locate them.

Note that before using the "plocate" command, you may need to install the "mlocate" package, as "plocate" is often a symbolic link to the "mlocate" utility.