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stat:tldr:2a1fd
stat: Display properties about a specific file such as size, permissions, creation and access dates among others.
$ stat ${filename}
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The command "stat ${filename}" is used to display the detailed status or information of a file in a Linux or Unix system.
Here's a breakdown of the command:
- "stat" is a command-line utility that displays the status of a file or file system.
- "${filename}" is a placeholder that represents the name of the file you want to get information about.
When you execute this command, it will provide information about the specified file, such as its size, permissions, creation and modification dates, and more.
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.