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glob

concepts

A pattern matching syntax using wildcard characters (*, ?, []) to match filenames and paths in shells and programming languages

Pronunciation

Correct

glob

/ɡlɒb/

One syllable, rhymes with 'knob' or 'mob'. Short for 'global' — originating from the Unix command 'glob' which expanded wildcard patterns. Never spelled out as individual letters.

Source: pubs.opengroup.org(official spec)

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