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    kernel
    /ˈkəːnl/

    noun

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  2. the edible part of a nut that is inside the shell, or the whole seed of a grain plant:

  3. The meaning of KERNEL is the inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut. How to use kernel in a sentence.

  4. The kernel is the essential foundation of a computer's operating system ( OS ). It is the core that provides basic services for all other parts of the OS. It is the main layer between the OS and underlying computer hardware, and it helps with tasks such as process and memory management, file systems, device control and networking.

  5. The kernel is a computer program at the core of a computer's operating system and generally has complete control over everything in the system. The kernel is also responsible for preventing and mitigating conflicts between different processes. [1] .

  6. Kernel definition: the softer, usually edible part contained in the shell of a nut or the stone of a fruit.. See examples of KERNEL used in a sentence.

  7. the edible part of a nut that is inside the shell, or the whole seed of a grain plant:

  8. Jan 13, 2017 · A kernel is the foundational layer of an operating system (OS). It functions at a basic level, communicating with hardware and managing resources, such as RAM and the CPU. Since a kernel handles many fundamental processes, it must be loaded at the beginning of the boot sequence when a computer starts up.

  9. 1. countable noun. The kernel of a nut is the part that is inside the shell. 2. countable noun [usually singular] The kernel of something is the central and most important part of it. The kernel of the film is James Franco's relationship with his ill father. [ + of] 3. countable noun [usually singular]

  10. Oct 5, 2023 · A kernel is the central or essential part of a computers operating system. It’s the main layer between the software running on your computer and its hardware. Ahead, we’ll explain what a kernel is, the various types of kernels, and what they do in an operating system.

  11. the central, softer part within a hard shell of a nut or fruit stone; the whole seed of grain such as wheat or corn: Popcorn is made from the kernel of corn.; the nucleus or essential part of anything: There was a kernel of truth in everything she said.