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zero > 9 senses
ADJECTIVE1zero, 0Indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration
2zeroIndicating an initial point or origin
3zeroOf or relating to the null set (a set with no members)
4zeroHaving no measurable or otherwise determinable value
NOUN1zero, nothing, nil, nix, nada, null, aught, cipher, cypher, goose egg, naught, zilch, zipA quantity of no importance
2zero, 0, nought, cipher, cypherA mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number
3zero, zero pointThe quantity that registers a reading of zero on a scale
VERB1zeroAdjust (an instrument or device) to zero value
2zero, zero inAdjust (as by firing under test conditions) the zero of (a gun)
zero > pronunciation
Soundszih'row; ziy'row
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zero > adjective 1
MeaningIndicating the absence of any or all units under consideration.
Examples"a zero score"
Synonyms0
Similar tocardinal
zero > adjective 2
MeaningIndicating an initial point or origin.
Similar toordinal
zero > adjective 3, pert
MeaningOf or relating to the null set (a set with no members).
Nounsnull set
zero > adjective 4
MeaningHaving no measurable or otherwise determinable value.
Examples"the goal is zero population growth"
Similar tono
zero > noun 1, quantity
MeaningA quantity of no importance.
Synonymsnothing, nil, nix, nada, null, aught, cipher, cypher, goose egg, naught, zilch, zip
Narrowernihil; bugger all, fuck all, Fanny Adams, sweet Fanny Adams
Broaderrelative quantity
Verbszero
zero > noun 2, quantity
MeaningA mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number.
Synonyms0, nought, cipher, cypher
Broaderdigit, figure
Adjectivesnilpotent
Verbszero
zero > noun 3, cognition
MeaningThe quantity that registers a reading of zero on a scale.
Synonymszero point
Broadernumerical quantity
Verbszero
zero > verb 1, change
MeaningAdjust (an instrument or device) to zero value.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Broaderadjust, set, correct
Nounszero; zero; zero
zero > verb 2, change
MeaningAdjust (as by firing under test conditions) the zero of (a gun).
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"He zeroed in his rifle at 200 yards"
Synonymszero in
Broaderadjust, set, correct

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