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Q1: What does it mean to split a string in Bash? A1: Splitting a string in Bash involves breaking it down into smaller parts or "elements," which can then be stored in an array. This operation is commonly used to manipulate and process strings based on specified delimiters. Q2: How can you split a string using read -a while specifying a delimiter? A2: The read command in Bash can be used along with the -a option to read from a string into an array. By setting the IFS (Internal Field Separator) variable, which determines how Bash recognizes boundaries between fields, you can specify which delimiter to use when splitting the string.