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vm_stat: Display reports every 2 seconds for 5 times.
$ vm_stat -c ${5} ${2}
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This command "vm_stat -c ${5} ${2}" is used to display the virtual memory statistics in a macOS environment.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "vm_stat": It is the command to display virtual memory statistics.
  • "-c": This option is used to activate the continuous mode, which means the command will continuously update and display the statistics at regular intervals.
  • "${5}": This refers to the fifth argument or variable passed to the command. In shell scripting, these brackets "${}" are used to denote variables. So, the value of the fifth variable passed to the command will be displayed in the output.
  • "${2}": Similarly, this refers to the second argument or variable passed to the command. The value of the second variable will also be displayed in the output.

Overall, this command will continuously update and display the virtual memory statistics, along with the values of the fifth and second variables provided as arguments.

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.
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