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kernel
(Note: NOT "kernal").
1.
The essential part of Unix or other operating systems, responsible for resource allocation, low-level hardware interfaces, security etc. See also microkernel.
2.
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)
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