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Noun: zero (zeros,zeroes) zi(u)row- A mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number
- 0, nought, cipher, cypher - A quantity of no importance
- nothing, nil, nix, nada, null, aught [archaic], cipher, cypher, goose egg, naught [N. Amer], zilch, zip, zippo [N. Amer] - The point on a scale from which positive or negative numerical quantities can be measured
- zero point - The sight setting that will cause a projectile to hit the centre of the target with no wind blowing
Adjective: zero zi(u)row- Indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration
"a zero score" - 0 - Having no measurable or otherwise determinable value
"the goal is zero population growth" - Indicating an initial point or origin
- Of or relating to the null set (a set with no members)
Verb: zero zi(u)row- Adjust (an instrument or device) to zero value
- Adjust (as by firing under test conditions) the zero of (a gun)
"He zeroed in his rifle at 200 yards" - zero in
Derived forms: zeroes, zeroing, zeroed, zeros See also: cardinal, nilpotent, no, null set, ordinal Type of: adjust, correct, digit, figure, numerical quantity, relative quantity, set, sight setting Encyclopedia: Zero |