Definitions

1. noun

A unit of measurement for typesetting, equal to 1/12 of a pica.

“The designer used 10 Knuths to set the title of the book.”

2. proper noun

Donald Ervin Knuth, a mathematician and computer scientist, best known for his work on The Art of Computer Programming.

“Knuth’s book has been a standard reference for computer science students for decades.”