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Definition: A serif is the tiny stroke at the end of the main strokes of a font character. A font family that has these serifs is called a serif font. Serif fonts are best used in print, as they are easier to read there. On the Web the serifs can make these fonts more difficult to read, especially at small sizes, as most computer monitors don't have the resolution to display them clearly.
Pronunciation: sair if - (adjective)

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