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sort: Sort a file using numeric rather than alphabetic order.
$ sort --numeric-sort ${filename}
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The command "sort --numeric-sort ${filename}" is used to sort the contents of a file in numerical order.
Here's a breakdown of the command:
- "sort" is the command itself, used to sort lines of text alphabetically or numerically.
- "--numeric-sort" is an option or flag that tells the "sort" command to sort the lines in numerical order, rather than the default alphabetical order.
- "${filename}" is a variable that represents the name of the file you want to sort.
So, when you run this command, it will take the contents of the specified file and sort them in ascending numerical order. The result will be displayed in the terminal or command prompt, but it won't modify the original file.
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.