noun
- plural of kerning; adjustments of the space between pairs of letters in typography to improve visual appearance and readability.
Usage: typography/design term; commonly used in graphic design, typesetting, and digital design
Examples
- The designer made careful kernings to ensure the headline looked balanced.
- Proper kernings between the letters 'A' and 'V' can significantly improve readability.
- Professional typographers spend hours perfecting kernings in display fonts.
- The software automatically suggests kernings, but manual adjustments often produce better results.
- Subtle kernings can make the difference between amateur and professional-looking typography.