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Vocabulary Entry
kern
|noun • verb
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N
noun
In typography, 'kern' refers to the process of adjusting the spacing between characters to create a visually pleasing result.
Example Sentences
"The designer used kerning to improve the readability of the headline."
"Good kerning can enhance the overall aesthetic of a printed document."
"The font's kerning was off, making the text look uneven."
V
verb
To kern is to adjust the spacing between specific pairs of characters in typography.
Example Sentences
"She decided to kern the letters to ensure they were perfectly aligned."
"The graphic artist will kern the typeface for better visual flow."
"It's important to kern your text for digital platforms just as much as for print."