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zero
[zeer-oh]
noun
plural
zeros, zeroesthe figure or symbol 0, which in the Arabic notation for numbers stands for the absence of quantity; cipher.
the origin of any kind of measurement; line or point from which all divisions of a scale, as a thermometer, are measured in either a positive or a negative direction.
a mathematical value intermediate between positive and negative values.
naught; nothing.
the lowest point or degree.
Linguistics.the absence of a linguistic element, as a phoneme or morpheme, in a position in which one previously existed or might by analogy be expected to exist, often represented by the symbol 0̷.
Inflectional endings were reduced to zero. The alternant of the plural morpheme in “sheep” is zero.
Ordnance.a sight setting for both elevation and windage on any particular range causing a projectile to strike the center of the target on a normal day, under favorable light conditions, with no wind blowing.
Mathematics.
the identity element of a group in which the operation is addition.
(of a function, especially of a function of a complex variable) a point at which a given function, usually a function of a complex variable, has the value zero; a root.
(initial capital letter)a single-engine Japanese fighter plane used in World War II.
verb (used with object)
to adjust (an instrument or apparatus) to a zero point or to an arbitrary reading from which all other readings are to be measured.
to reduce to zero.
Slang.to kill (a congressional bill, appropriation, etc.).
The proposed tax increase has been zeroed for the time being.
adjective
amounting to zero.
a zero score.
having no measurable quantity or magnitude; not any.
zero economic growth.
Linguistics.noting a hypothetical morphological element that is posited as existing by analogy with a regular pattern of inflection or derivation in a language, but is not represented by any sequence of phonological elements.
the zero allomorph of “-ed” in “cut”; “Deer” has a zero plural.
Meteorology.
(of an atmospheric ceiling) pertaining to or limiting vertical visibility to 50 feet (15.2 meters) or less.
of, relating to, or limiting horizontal visibility to 165 feet (50.3 meters) or less.
Finance.zero-coupon.
being or pertaining to the precise time, as a specific hour or second, when something must or does happen, as the explosion of a nuclear weapon.
in an underground shelter at zero second.
verb phrase
to aim (a rifle, etc.) at the precise center or range of a target.
to aim directly at (a target).
to direct one's attention to; focus on; concentrate on.
to converge on; close in on.
zero
/ ˈɪəəʊ /
noun
Former name: cipher.the symbol 0, indicating an absence of quantity or magnitude; nought
the integer denoted by the symbol 0; nought
the cardinal number between +1 and –1
nothing; nil
a person or thing of no significance; nonentity
the lowest point or degree
his prospects were put at zero
the line or point on a scale of measurement from which the graduations commence
the temperature, pressure, etc, that registers a reading of zero on a scale
the value of a variable, such as temperature, obtained under specified conditions
a gunsight setting in which accurate allowance has been made for both windage and elevation for a specified range
maths
the cardinal number of a set with no members
the identity element of addition
linguistics
an allomorph with no phonetic realization, as the plural marker of English sheep
( as modifier )
a zero form
Also called: zero-coupon bond.finance a bond that pays no interest, the equivalent being paid in its redemption value Compare Zebra
adjective
having no measurable quantity, magnitude, etc
meteorol
(of a cloud ceiling) limiting visibility to 15 metres (50 feet) or less
(of horizontal visibility) limited to 50 metres (165 feet) or less
verb
(tr) to adjust (an instrument, apparatus, etc) so as to read zero or a position taken as zero
determiner
informalno (thing) at all
this job has zero interest
zero
The numerical symbol 0, representing a number that when added to another number leaves the original number unchanged.
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of zero1
A Closer Look
Example Sentences
“Someone who wants to exert strong federal power over immigration would see L.A. as a highly symbolic place, a ground zero to show their authority.”
His company received zero calls for orders Thursday morning, down from the 50 to 60 it typically receives per day.
Then he heard of a new, experimental program run by philanthropies and private businesses that would loan him what he needed to finish college — at zero interest and with no fees.
BJ Medical College Civil Hospital, one of Ahmedabad's most respected institutions, became ground zero when the aircraft crashed into its hostel on Thursday.
“If anything, I have a negative dowry,” Lucy admits, insisting that she has zero intention to wed herself unless the groom is very rich.
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