kerning
[ kur-ning ]
nounPrinting.
the setting of two letters closer together than is usual by removing space between them.
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British Dictionary definitions for kerning
kerning
/ (ˈkɜːnɪŋ) /
noun
printing the adjustment of space between the letters of words to improve the appearance of text matter
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