du

D-U · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (Computing) A Unix/Linux command that displays disk usage of files and directories.

  2. 2.

    (Military) An abbreviation for "depleted uranium," a dense material used in armor-piercing ammunition and tank armor.

  3. 3.

    (Housing) An abbreviation for "dwelling unit," referring to a single residential unit within a larger structure.

Forms

plural: DUs

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    du -h — disk usage command with human-readable output
  • •
    du -s — disk usage command showing only summary totals

Related words

See also: command, disk, usage

Etymology

From English abbreviation of "disk usage" (computing), "depleted uranium" (military), or "dwelling unit" (housing/real estate).