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kern

/kɜːrn/ noun · British & US
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What does kern mean?

noun

The central or most solid part of something; a core. A type of font or typeface, especially one with a condensed or condensed and expanded style.

Example

"The kern of the apple was crunchy and sweet. The designer chose a bold kern for the title font."

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