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CLI

|C-L-I|

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/siːˌɛlˈaɪ/

text-based interface

Etymology
Etymology Information

'CLI' originates from the abbreviation of 'Command Line Interface'.

Historical Evolution

'CLI' has been used since the early days of computing to refer to text-based interfaces.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to any text-based interface, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

command Line Interface, a text-based user interface used to interact with software and operating systems.

Developers often use a CLI to execute commands and scripts.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45