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pwd Command

A Linux/macOS command that prints the current working directory.

Definition

pwd displays the full path of the directory you are in, which helps avoid running commands in the wrong location. It is simple but frequently tested.

Example

pwd returns /var/log.

Exam tip

pwd = print working directory.

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