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kern
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noun
Usage:
60%
letter spacing
Translation: letter spacing
Pronunciation: /kɜːrn/
Meaning: In computer graphics and typesetting, the process of adjusting space between characters to improve text readability.

Kern in computers is the space set between letters. It helps text look good on screens and paper.

The text needed kern for better spacing.

Kern is important in digital design work.

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C1
verb
Usage:
55%
adjust letter spacing
Translation: adjust letter spacing
Pronunciation: /kɜːrn/
Meaning: To adjust the space between letters in text to improve appearance, usually in printing or design.

To kern means to change space between letters in a word. It makes the word look nicer and easier to read.

She kerned the letters for better design.

We kerned the title to look perfect.

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C1
noun
Usage:
20%
fortification
Translation: fortification
Pronunciation: /kɜːrn/
Meaning: A small fortress or tower in medieval castles used for defense.

Kern is an old word for a small tower on a castle. People used it for safety and to watch enemies.

The castle had a strong kern on the wall.

Soldiers stayed inside the kern all night.

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C2
noun
Usage:
15%
foot soldier
Translation: foot soldier
Pronunciation: /kɜːrn/
Meaning: In Irish history, a foot soldier who served Gaelic lords in medieval times.

A kern was a soldier on foot in old Ireland. They helped Gaelic lords fight in wars and protect land.

The kern fought bravely in battles long ago.

Kerns were part of old Irish armies.

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A1
noun
Usage:
30%
last name
Translation: last name
Pronunciation: /kɜːrn/
Meaning: A surname in English-speaking countries, often of Germanic origin.

Kern is also a family name. People use it as a last name.

Mr. Kern is our teacher at school.

I met a man named Kern yesterday.

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C2
noun
Usage:
10%
metal type part
Translation: metal type part
Pronunciation: /kɜːrn/
Meaning: In printing, the part of a metal type that extends beyond the body to make letters fit closely.

Kern is a small part of a metal letter in old printing. It helps letters fit tightly together in words.

The kern of this letter sticks out very slightly.

Printers adjusted the kern for better fit.

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