Definition: In the computer world, the syntax of a command refers to the rules in which the command can be run, similar to the syntax in a language, like English or Spanish.
For example, a command's syntax may dictate case sensitivity and what kinds of options are available that make the command operate in different ways.
See How To Read Command Syntax for detailed help deciphering the syntax I use on this site in my Command Prompt command examples.
Examples:
"The syntax in the command instructions made it clear what kinds of functions I could perform with it."
