What is GLOB short for in Unix/Linux/Java world?

Question

The wikipedia page explains what GLOB means.

However, it still doesn't say what GLOB is short for.

Any explanations?

From that very page: ‘*Its name is an abbreviation for "global command".*’ — Biffen, Aug 19 '15 at 10:06
Tip: when you're looking for etymology on wikipedia page search for " name " (with spaces). — default locale, Aug 19 '15 at 10:11

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Aug 19 '15 at 10:09

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As stated on the linked wiki page:

Its name is an abbreviation for "global command".

answered Aug 19 '15 at 10:09

tarleb

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