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The command "sudo timeshift --check" is used to check the status of Timeshift, a backup and restore utility tool in Linux systems. Here's a breakdown of the command: - "sudo" stands for "superuser do" and is a command in Unix-like operating systems that allows a user with appropriate permissions to execute a command as the superuser or root user. It is used here to run the "timeshift --check" command with elevated privileges. - "timeshift" is the name of the utility tool itself. - "--check" is an option or flag in the Timeshift tool that allows you to check the status of Timeshift, whether it is working properly or not. By using the "sudo timeshift --check" command, you can verify if Timeshift is functioning correctly and if your system backups are being created and maintained properly.