What (who) is Kernel - definition
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kernel
(Note: NOT "kernal").
1. <operating system> The essential part of Unix or other
operating systems, responsible for resource allocation,
low-level hardware interfaces, security etc. See also
microkernel.
2. <language> An essential subset of a programming language,
in terms of which other constructs are (or could be) defined.
Also known as a core language.
(1996-06-07)
kernel
['k?:n(?)l]
¦ noun
1. a softer part of a nut, seed, or fruit stone contained within its hard shell.
the seed and hard husk of a cereal, especially wheat.
2. the central or most important part of something.
Computing the most basic level or core of an operating system.
Origin
OE cyrnel, dimin. of corn1.
kernel
(kernels)
1.
The kernel of a nut is the part that is inside the shell.
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2.
The kernel of something is the central and most important part of it.
The kernel of that message was that peace must not be a source of advantage or disadvantage for anyone.
= core, crux
N-COUNT: usu sing, usu N of n
3.
A kernel of something is a small element of it.
For all I know, there may be a kernel of truth in what he says.
= grain
N-COUNT: usu sing, usu N of n
Pronunciation examples for Kernel
1. platform kernel.
Uber-Worked and Underpaid _ Trebor Scholz _ Talks at Google
2. like a corn kernel, a little corn kernel.
Mexico - The Cookbook _ Margarita Carrillo Arronte _ Chefs at Google
3. using this kernel-- it could be a single kernel,
Data-Driven Anomaly Detection _ Nikunj Oza _ Talks at Google
4. That's the kernel.
Art & Philanthropy _ David Rockefeller Jr & Susan Rockefeller _ Talks at Google
5. kernel that's shown here.
Data-Driven Anomaly Detection _ Nikunj Oza _ Talks at Google
Examples of use of Kernel
1. Qayum allocates two cobs per person, and picks at his own kernel by kernel, salting them liberally for flavour.
2. This is wilful exaggeration, with a kernel of truth.
3. The kernel contains large amounts of oil and protein and nearly ten percent of starch.
4. While ethanol production today primarily uses only the corn kernel, cellulosic will use the whole plant.
5. The spirit of national independence is the basic idea and kernel of the three charters.