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Kernel

/kˈɜrnəl/
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(noun) The core, center, or essence of an object or system.

I got a great kernel panic a day or two ago.
The Linux kernel is monolithic.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The software ____ is the core part of the operating system that manages the computer's basic resources.

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