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I'd say the extent to what the term command is "ambiguous and imprecise" is directly related to where do we set our reference point. If we go by the POSIX standard, the term command has a precise definition. It is "A directive to the shell to perform a particular task." However, what the OP's intent most likely is, is the distinction between a program (or utility as a sub-term) and a built-in utility. Related: unix.stackexchange.com/a/703889/367454

Vilinkameni
– Vilinkameni

2024-08-13 12:39:07 +00:00
Commented Aug 13, 2024 at 12:39

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