CMD

Dockerfile startup directive

CMD is an abbreviation for command, appearing most often in computing contexts.

On Windows systems, CMD opens the command prompt—a text-based interface for running programs and navigating files: Type CMD in the search bar.

In gaming and software, CMD may label command keys or functions.

On Mac keyboards, the Command key is often marked CMD.

terminal

prompt

Incite to action

  • shellHard outer covering
  • DOSText-based computer platform
  • batchQuantity produced together

terminal · console · interpreter · MS-DOS · Windows · execute · script · directory · path · run

keyboard

shortcut

Quicker alternative path

  • modifierWord altering another
  • keyLock-opening device
  • AltKeyboard modifier key

hotkey · keystroke · binding · combo · accelerator · Meta · shortcut key · keyboard shortcut · keybind · macro

file

batch

Quantity produced together

DOS · file extension · autoexec · run · system · automation · task · scheduler · scripting · bat

MacOS

Apple

Cupertino tech giant

Mac · keyboard · copy · paste · quit · tab · space · finder · spotlight · dock

Opposites
Windows shell/interface type

CMDPowerShell

Microsoft command-line automation framework

bash · GUI

interface paradigm

CMDGUI

Visual computer interface

graphical interface · point-and-click · desktop environment · touchscreen interface

Family

command, commands, commanded, commanding, commander, commanders, commandment, commandments, commando

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Rated G