command line interface
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- noun
- /kəˈmænd laɪn ˈɪntərˌfeɪs/
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interfaz de línea de comandos
- And in fact a old paradigm of interaction is based on command line interfaces that are largely recall based.
Examples
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If you are still in the command-line interface (where it looks like lots of lines of text on the screen, as in the picture above), type "startx" and press enter to launch the GUI.
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The command line interface looks identical on my Mac at home.
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It's a simple command-line interface.
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Using the command line interface on Windows has certain limitations and specifics.
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And that's what improvements the Arduino Cloud command line interface and and new templates.
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Yes, Inkscape has a powerful command line interface and can be used in scripts for a variety of tasks, such as exporting and format conversions.
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The command line interface allows users to execute commands directly by typing text instead of using a mouse.
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Many developers prefer a command line interface because it provides more control over system operations.
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She used the command line interface to install new software quickly without navigating through menus.
Synonyms
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A device with a screen and keyboard for using a computer
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A place where you type text commands to control a computer
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A program where you type commands to control a computer
How Technical
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is fully compositional: 'command' (an instruction), 'line' (a single text input or channel), and 'interface' (a means of interacting) combine straightforwardly to mean an interface that accepts typed commands. Although technical, the sense follows normal English composition and a B1 learner who knows the constituent words can infer the meaning without prior exposure.
Etymology
Command line interface comes from the image of a person typing a short command on one line to tell the computer what to do. That typing area is the interface between the user and the machine. That's why it means 'to use a computer by typing text commands' instead of using menus or icons.