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zero

zero

464 1.0
The point on a scale that marks no amount, for example the freezing temperature of water
  • noun
  • /ˈziːroʊ/
  • Specialized
: cero
  • The clock showed zero minutes left in the game, signaling the end.

You might hear it said as five choose zero, or five choose one.

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Examples

  • The temperature dropped to zero degrees Celsius last night.

  • They simply move from zero to some mph in their life.

  • You might hear it said as five choose zero, or five choose one.

  • So the US came close with just zero of those three things.

  • So in the higher space it has zero volume, right?

  • So my range is from zero to Infinity.

  • And in last place with zero is James Bryan.

  • Right now the display reads zero and time is running out.

  • If I type in stimulus, I get zero matches for stimulus.

  • In her budget, she planned for zero expenses for the month.

Synonyms

nothin
vszero
  • Informal
701 9.9

Not anything or zero

is the standard numeric value that denotes absence of quantity
nothing
vszero
462 1.0

No thing present in a place or situation

is the specific numeric point from which measurements are made
nada
vszero
  • Informal
46 9.4

Nothing at all

is the precise measurement point on a numerical scale
naught
vszero
  • Archaic
30 8.3

The state of having no value, result, or importance

is the precise numeric point used to measure positive and negative values
nil
vszero
  • UK
25 5.1

No amount or value, meaning nothing at all

is the exact numeric origin used in calculations rather than a scoring term
zilch
vszero
  • Informal
15 8.5

Nothing at all

is the formal numeric point used in measurement and calculation
zero point
vszero
  • Specialized
4 4.0

A position on a scale where the value is zero and measurements start

is the numeric value denoting absence rather than only the scale location
cipher
vszero
  • Archaic
2 7.5

A number that shows no amount

is the point on a numerical scale rather than only the written symbol
cypher
vszero
  • Archaic
1 8.2

The number written as 0 that shows no value

is the measurement origin on a scale rather than only a symbol

Idioms

1 7.4

To become successful and respected after being unknown or unsuccessful

Compounds

48 6.2

The place where a major disaster or attack happens, often the area most affected

46 4.3

A policy that makes people follow rules with no exceptions, even for small mistakes

41 4.6

The place in New York City where the World Trade Center was before the 2001 terrorist attacks

16 4.9

A strict rule that gives the same punishment for every bad act with no exceptions

12 6.4

A situation where one person's gain is exactly another person's loss

patient zero
  • Specialized
12 7.0

First known person infected in an outbreak who may spread the disease to others

8 6.3

The exact place on the ground most damaged by a bomb or explosion

6 5.1

The exact time when a planned action begins

absolute zero
  • Specialized
6 6.7

The lowest possible temperature when tiny particles almost stop moving

zero point
  • Specialized
4 4.0

A position on a scale where the value is zero and measurements start

2 4.2

A way to stop making trash by reusing, recycling and using fewer things

zero coupon bond
  • Specialized
1 7.9

An investment sold for less than its full value that pays no interest until it ends

1 9.6

A software flaw attackers use before developers know or fix it

1 6.8

Person who is the first source of a spreading trend, like a rumor or scandal

zero-day exploit
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A hole in software that attackers use before developers release a fix

aleph-zero
  • Specialized
1 9.9

The size of all whole numbers like 0, 1, 2 and so on, the smallest infinity

zero-coupon bond
  • Specialized
1 7.1

A loan you buy for less than its value that pays no interest until it ends

World War Zero
  • Neologism
1 8.8

A possible global conflict using new kinds of attacks like hacking and harm from climate change

zero-coupon security
  • Specialized
1 9.0

A bond sold for less than its value that pays no interest and gives the full amount when it ends

zero coupon security
  • Specialized
7.8

A bond sold at a large discount that pays no regular interest and repays full value at maturity

How Negative

subzero
1 3.7
negative
832 2.9
minus
182 2.8
zero
  • Specialized
464 1.0
positive
31 1.0

Surface Forms

zero singular
zeros plural

Etymology

Zero comes from the Arabic word sifr, meaning 'empty' or 'nothing', and came into English via Italian zero. That's why zero marks the point on a scale where there is 'nothing' to measure, like the freezing point on a thermometer.