The central part of many computer operating systems which manages the system's resources and the communication between hardware and software components.
a single whole grain of a cereal: "a kernel of corn"
the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone: "black walnut kernels are difficult to get out of the shell"
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience: "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"; "the nub of the story"
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor''s argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story"
a single whole grain of a cereal; "a kernel of corn"
the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone; "black walnut kernels are difficult to get out of the shell"
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
a single whole grain of a cereal
the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone