[Solved] What is the primary function of the PowerShell -replace operator? — Ans: To substitute parts of a string based on a pattern | PowerShell

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What is the primary function of the PowerShell -replace operator?

ATo split a string into an array

BTo concatenate two strings

CTo substitute parts of a string based on a pattern

DTo convert a string to uppercase

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the operator
The -replace operator is used to find text matching a pattern and replace it with another string.
Step 2: Differentiate from other string operations
Concatenation, splitting, and case conversion are done by other operators or methods.
Final Answer:
To substitute parts of a string based on a pattern -> Option C
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