When using rsync to mirror a local directory to a remote server, what is the significance of the --delete option?

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David Hartnett · Accepted Answer

Files present in the remote directory, but not present in the local directory, will be deleted.

David Hartnett · Answer

Files absent from the remote directory will be restored from the local directory.

David Hartnett · Answer

Files present in the local directory, but not present in the remote directory, will be deleted.

David Hartnett · Answer

Files absent from the local directory will be restored from the remote directory.

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