The type built-in identifies a command.
Syntax
-
type [-abefkp] [command…]
Description
The type built-in is equivalent to the command built-in
with the -V option.
Notes
The POSIX standard does not define the relation between the type and command built-ins. The standard does not define options for the type built-in.
At least one command operand must be specified in the POSIXly-correct mode.
The type built-in is a mandatory built-in.