Kerning vs. Tracking — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Kerning and Tracking
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Definitions
Kerning➦
In typography, kerning is the process of adjusting the spacing between characters in a proportional font, usually to achieve a visually pleasing result. Kerning adjusts the space between individual letterforms, while tracking (letter-spacing) adjusts spacing uniformly over a range of characters.
Tracking➦
The placing of students in any of several courses of study according to ability, achievement, or needs. Also called ability grouping.
Kerning➦
The portion of a typeface that projects beyond the body or shank of a character.
Tracking➦
The position of a magnetic tape as it moves across magnetic heads, as in a VCR.
Kerning➦
To provide (type) with a kern.
Tracking➦
The lateral pressure of a phonograph needle as it tracks in a groove.
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Kerning➦
To adjust space between (characters) in typeset text.
Tracking➦
The act or process by which something is tracked.
Kerning➦
(typography) The adjustment of the horizontal space between selected pairs of glyphs in a typeface.
Tracking➦
(typography) A consistent adjustment of space between individual letters; letterspacing.
Kerning➦
Present participle of kern
Tracking➦
(education) The division of pupils into separately taught groups by perceived ability level.
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Tracking➦
Present participle of track
Tracking➦
The pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind