What does the -r option stand for in the cp command?

The -r option (or --recursive) in the cp command stands for "recursive." It is used to copy directories and all their contents, including subdirectories and files.

Purpose:

• Copy Entire Directory Structures: When you use the -r option, the command will duplicate the specified directory along with everything inside it.

Example Usage:

cp -r source_directory destination_directory

This command copies source_directory and all its contents to destination_directory.

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