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Noun — A command in Unix-like operating systems that lets an authorized user run a task with another user's (usually the administrator's) permissions.

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How to use sudo

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sudo apt-get run as sudo sudo access

Technical/computing term, used mainly by developers and system administrators.

Etymology

Originally read as a blend of "superuser" and "do"; now more commonly understood as short for "substitute user, do."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sudo” mean?

The word “sudo” means a command in Unix-like operating systems that lets an authorized user run a task with another user's (usually the administrator's) permissions. In plain terms, a command that temporarily gives you administrator-level permission to run something.

How do you pronounce “sudo”?

“Sudo” is pronounced SOO-doo (/ˈsuː.duː/ in IPA).

How do you use “sudo” in a sentence?

Here is “sudo” used in a sentence: “You need sudo to install software system-wide on most Linux distributions.”

What part of speech is “sudo”?

Depending on how it is used, “sudo” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “sudo” have?

“Sudo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a command in Unix-like operating systems that lets an authorized user run a task with another user's (usually the administrator's) permissions.

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