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Kerning

n., v.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɜrnɪŋ/

Acronym

Definition

The act of adjusting the space between letters.

In the acronym "PIM", there is space between each letter. To adjust this space is called kerning. Kerning is used widely when designing a logo, and is used to a smaller degree in website design to aid readability.

Category

Web Design

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