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    kernel

    US /ˈkɜ:rnl/

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    UK /ˈkɜ:nl/

    C1
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Central small part or aspect, e.g. of truth
    There is no kernel of truth in what you wrote about the incident
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The central part of an operating system that manages the system's resources.
    The kernel is the core of the operating system.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The edible, usually soft, part of a nut, seed, or fruit stone contained within its shell or hard covering.
    The kernel of a seed contains the embryo of a new plant.

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    Why Do These Words Get Mispronounced So Much? | Otherwords

    08:48Why Do These Words Get Mispronounced So Much? | Otherwords
    • Only later do you find out it's actually facade, kernel, epitome, array, and omniscience.

      Only later do you find out it's actually facade, kernel, epitome, array, and omniscience.

    • Only later to find out it's actually fissaud, kernel, epitimee, uh-rye and omnishints.

      Only later to find out it's actually fissaud, kernel, epitimee, uh-rye and omnishints.

    B1

    The Ant And Grasshopper - Aesop's Fables - Animated/Cartoon Tales For Kids

    06:09The Ant And Grasshopper - Aesop's Fables - Animated/Cartoon Tales For Kids
    • I have to take home this kernel of corn.

      I have to take home this kernel of corn.

    • this kernel of corn.

      this kernel of corn.

    A2

    化学者だけど質問ある? | Tech Support | WIRED Japan

    14:00化学者だけど質問ある? | Tech Support | WIRED Japan
    • So it's slamming against the side of the kernel.

      So it's slamming against the side of the kernel.

    • And eventually when it has a high enough velocity or enough kinetic energy, it actually pushes that kernel to pop.

      And eventually when it has a high enough velocity or enough kinetic energy, it actually pushes that kernel to pop.

    B2

    Some bad code just broke a billion Windows machines

    03:59Some bad code just broke a billion Windows machines
    • It's installed just like regular software, but integrates with the operating system at a low level, often using kernel-mode drivers, and basically just sits there in the background looking for anomalies.

      It's installed just like regular software, but integrates with the operating system at a low level, often using kernel-mode drivers, and basically just sits there in the background looking for anomalies.

    • but integrates with the operating system at a low level, often using kernel mode drivers,

      but integrates with the operating system at a low level, often using kernel mode drivers,

    B1

    War & Military Vocabulary: Understand the news

    13:36War & Military Vocabulary: Understand the news
    • -- "ker-nel", like popcorn kernel. You have a major; you have a captain; you have a lieutenant.

      -- "ker-nel", like popcorn kernel. You have a major; you have a captain; you have a lieutenant.

    B1

    Lesson 1: Practical Deep Learning for Coders

    38:46Lesson 1: Practical Deep Learning for Coders
    • Kernel started." So each of those are totally separate.

      Kernel started." So each of those are totally separate.

    • Kernel started." So each of those are totally separate.

      Kernel started." So each of those are totally separate.

    A2

    Working with Files and Directories

    09:16Working with Files and Directories
    • Lets immediately jump into a command line kernel to learn more about files and directories.

      Lets immediately jump into a command line kernel to learn more about files and directories.

    B1

    When thoughts control machines | The Economist

    08:06When thoughts control machines | The Economist
    • Brian Johnson founded Kernel, a neural interface startup with $100 million of his own money.

      Brian Johnson founded Kernel, a neural interface startup with $100 million of his own money.

    • And in building Kernel, my objective is to radically improve humans in every imaginable and unimaginable way.

      And in building Kernel, my objective is to radically improve humans in every imaginable and unimaginable way.

    B1

    How I Learned English Without a Teacher – Inspired by Jack Ma

    09:33How I Learned English Without a Teacher – Inspired by Jack Ma
    • The language where kernel is pronounced kernel, where debt has a silent B, and where the word set has over 400 definitions.

      The language where kernel is pronounced kernel, where debt has a silent B, and where the word set has over 400 definitions.

    • The language where "kernel" is pronounced "kernel," where "debt" has a silent "b," and where the word "set" has over 400 definitions.

      The language where "kernel" is pronounced "kernel," where "debt" has a silent "b," and where the word "set" has over 400 definitions.

    A2

    SOUTH KOREA IS OVER

    14:47SOUTH KOREA IS OVER
    • But there is also a kernel of hope here.

      But there is also a kernel of hope here.

    • But there is also a kernel of hope here.

      But there is also a kernel of hope here.

    B1