Grep
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɡɹɛp/
Quick meaning: Grep meaning A program which selects lines in a file which match a given pattern.
Meaning
A program which selects lines in a file which match a given pattern.
More Meanings
- (computing) To use a program such as grep to search in a file.
- (by extension) To search anything (perhaps a paper document by eye).
Example Sentences
You can't grep dead trees.
Running netstat and grepping for sshd will give a similar output to this: […]
Word Forms
- greps
- grepping
- grepped
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include capture, pattern, pager, parser, filemask, submatch.
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