bash - Put pipe value into variable -

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i'm new in bash scripting world...

i'm trying value pipe action var.

something like:

result = $(ls /usr/bin | dmenu)

the thought set files list standar menu (dmenu) so, when user select choice, want know wich 1 selected , work alternative example, execute file.

the $result not getting value.

thanks help

remove whitespaces before , after =:

result=$(ls /usr/bin | dmenu)

bash shell

Jaimee