name
Meaning 1
A surname from Japanese.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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Standard Lemma guide
sudo
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Sound
Pronunciation
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/ˈsuː.duː/
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/ˈsuː.doʊ/ proscribed, spelling pronunciation
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/ˈsuː.dəʊ/ proscribed, spelling pronunciation
noun
Meaning 2
A Unix command that allows a user to run a program with the security privileges of another user.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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verb
Meaning 3
To invoke such a command.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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History
Etymology
From Japanese 須藤 (Sudō).
Originally understood as a blend of superuser + do, now has evolved to be an abbreviation of substitute user, do.
Across languages
Translations
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Japanese: 須藤 (Sudō) — Translations