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)
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