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BASH

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //ˈbæʃ// UK //bˈæʃ// bash Archaic Informal

n. Stands for Bourne-Again SHell. A computer program that lets you talk to your computer by typing text commands. It is the most common tool used on Linux and Mac computers to run scripts and manage files.

n. Abbreviation for Bourne-Again SHell. A Unix shell and command language that serves as the default command-line interpreter for most Linux distributions. It functions as a command processor that typically runs in a text window where users type commands that cause actions.


SIMPLE

I need to open Bash to run this script.

CONTEXTUAL

The developer wrote a simple Bash script to automate the backup of all database files every midnight.

COMPLEX

Proficiency in Bash is often considered a prerequisite for system administrators, as it allows for the seamless orchestration of complex server-side tasks through piping and redirection.

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Usage

Usually capitalized when referring to the specific software; often used as an attributive noun in phrases like 'Bash script' or 'Bash command'.

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