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kernel

UK
/ˈkɜːnəl/
US
/ˈkɜrnəl/

Translations

kernelnoun
kernels
pl
UK
/ˈkɜːnəl/
US
/ˈkɜrnəl/
noyauPartie centrale ou essentielle de quelque chose ; emploi courant et technique.
The kernel of the argument was based on the need for more funding.
Le noyau de l’argument reposait sur la nécessité d’obtenir plus de financement.
amandePartie comestible à l’intérieur de la coque d’une noix ; usage courant en botanique et en alimentation.
She cracked open the walnut to get to the kernel inside.
Elle a cassé la noix pour en extraire l’amande.
grainPour les céréales, en particulier le maïs.
Each kernel of corn was carefully removed from the cob.
Chaque grain de maïs a été soigneusement retiré de l’épi.
noyauEn informatique, partie centrale du système d’exploitation.
The software update included a patch for the kernel to improve system security.
La mise à jour du logiciel incluait un correctif pour le noyau afin d’améliorer la sécurité du système.
noyauEn mathématiques, ensemble des éléments envoyés à zéro par une application.
The kernel of the linear transformation consists of all vectors that are sent to the zero vector.
Le noyau de la transformation linéaire consiste en tous les vecteurs envoyés au vecteur nul.
noyauEn statistique et en apprentissage automatique.
The radial basis function kernel is commonly used in support vector machines.
Le noyau à fonction de base radiale est couramment utilisé dans les machines à vecteurs de support.
Synonyms
seed
grain
nucleus
core
essence
heart
center
foundation
Antonyms
shell
husk
hull
periphery
surface
exterior
crust
rind
kernelverb
kerneled
Past Simple
kerneled
Past Participle
kerneling
Gerund
UK
/ˈkɜː.nəl/
US
/ˈkɝː.nəl/
Rare; used chiefly in agricultural/culinary contexts.
égrenerEnlever les grains d’un épi ou d’un épis similaire.
The workers kernelled the corn before drying it.
Les ouvriers ont égrené le maïs avant de le faire sécher.
Additional translations
grainerRare ; se dit d’une céréale qui forme des grains.
Synonyms
encapsulate
enclose
encase
embed
seed
core
nucleate
kerneladjective
UK
/ˈkɜː.nəl/
US
/ˈkɝː.nəl/
Attributive use, especially in computing (e.g., “kernel module”, “kernel panic”).
noyauEn informatique, relatif au noyau du système.
Kernel modules must be loaded at boot time.
Les modules noyau doivent être chargés au démarrage.
Synonyms
core
central
essential
fundamental
principal
primary
crucial
basic
innermost
heart
Antonyms
peripheral
marginal
incidental
superficial
secondary
nonessential

Definitions

kernelnoun
The central or most important part of something.
The kernel of the argument was based on the need for more funding.
The softer, usually edible part contained within the shell of a nut or the stone of a fruit.
She cracked open the walnut to get to the kernel inside.
A whole seed of a cereal, especially corn.
Each kernel of corn was carefully removed from the cob.
The central or essential part of a computer operating system that manages operations and hardware.
The software update included a patch for the kernel to improve system security.
(Mathematics) The set of elements that a function maps to zero.
The kernel of the linear transformation consists of all vectors that are sent to the zero vector.
(statistics, machine learning) A function used to assign weights or measure similarity in kernel-based methods.
The radial basis function kernel is commonly used in support vector machines.
kernelverb
(intransitive, of grain) To develop or fill with kernels.
The wheat will kernel in late summer.
(transitive) To remove the kernels from (corn or similar).
The workers kernelled the corn before drying it.
kerneladjective
Relating to or located in the kernel of a computer operating system.
Kernel modules must be loaded at boot time.
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