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whatis: Display a description from a man page.
$ whatis ${command}
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The command "whatis" is used in Unix-like operating systems to provide a short description of a given command or program. The ${command} is a placeholder, and you should replace it with the actual command you want to look up. For example, if you want to find the description of the "ls" command, you would enter: whatis ls The output may provide a brief summary of the command's functionality and usage. It is a quick way to get a basic understanding of what a particular command does without needing to access the full manual page.

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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