Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pwd
Command (in computing)
p-w-d
Definition
A command used in Unix and Unix-like operating systems to display the current working directory. It stands for ‘print working directory.’
Examples
- To see your current directory, simply type
pwdin the terminal. - When you navigate to different folders, using
pwdhelps you keep track of your location within the file system.
Meaning
The command provides the absolute path of the directory that a user is currently in when using a command line interface or terminal.
Synonyms
- print working directory
- current directory
