Standard Output (stdout)
Standard output is the stream where a program writes its output data. The program requests data transfer with the write operation. Not all programs generate output. For example the file rename command (variously called mv, move, or ren) is silent on success.
Unless redirected, standard output is the text terminal which initiated the program.
The file descriptor for standard output is 1 (one); the POSIX
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