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Sudo

Description:

Sudo is a command that allows a user to run programs with the security privileges of another user, typically the superuser (or root). It stands for "superuser do" and is commonly used in Unix-like operating systems.

Senses:

Verb:

1. To execute a command or program with elevated privileges.

2. To delegate authority to another user to perform tasks that require administrative privileges.

Noun:

1. The command itself, used in a sentence or command line to execute a specific action with elevated privileges.

Usage Examples:

Verb:

1. To install a software package using sudo:
- You can install updates by running the command: sudo apt-get update.

2. To run a specific program with elevated privileges:
- To access system files, use: sudo nano /etc/hosts.

Noun:

1. Directly using the sudo command:
- sudo enables users to execute administrative tasks.

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