stdin/stdout/stderr
/ˈstændərd ɪn aʊt er/
Definition
Standard input, output, and error streams — the default text channels for commands in Unix.
Example in context
"Redirect stderr with 2>/dev/null to suppress error messages — 1>/dev/null suppresses standard output."
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Practice this term
Master stdin/stdout/stderr in context by working through exercises in the Linux & Command Line module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.