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zeroes

/ˈziːroʊz/ /ˈzɪəroʊz/

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noun

The numeric symbol that represents the cardinal number zero.

Examples :

"In unary and k-adic notation in general, zero is the empty string."

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The digit 0 in the decimal, binary, and all other base numbering systems.

Examples :

"One million has six zeroes."

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Nothing, or none.

Examples :

"He knows zero about humour."

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The value of a magnitude corresponding to the cardinal number zero.

Examples :

"The electromagnetic field does not drop all of the way to zero before a reversal."

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The point on a scale at which numbering or measurement originates.

Examples :

"The temperature outside is ten degrees below zero."

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A value of the independent variables of a function, for which the function is equal to zero.

Examples :

"The derivative of a continuous, differentiable function that twice crosses the axis must have a zero."

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The additive identity element of a monoid or greater algebraic structure, particularly a group or ring.

Examples :

"Since a commutative zero is the inverse of any additive identity, it must be unique when it exists."

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A person of little or no importance.

Examples :

"They rudely treated him like a zero."

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A Mitsubishi A6M Zero, a long range fighter aircraft operated by the Japanese Navy Air Service from 1940 to 1945.

Examples :

"During World War II, the Allies faced formidable opposition from Japanese zeroes, known for their speed and maneuverability. "

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A setting of calibrated instruments such as a firearm.

Examples :

"The marksman carefully adjusted the rifle's zeroes before the competition began. "

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A security which has a zero coupon (paying no periodic interest).

Examples :

"The takeovers were financed by issuing zeroes."

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verb

To set a measuring instrument to zero; to calibrate instrument scale to valid zero.

Examples :

"Zero the fluorometer with the same solvent used in extraction."

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To change a memory location or range to values of zero; to set a variable in a computer program to zero.

Examples :

"Results were inconsistent because an array wasn’t zeroed during initialization."

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To cause or set some value or amount to be zero.

Examples :

"They tried to zero the budget by the end of the quarter."

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To eliminate; to delete; to overwrite with zeros.

Examples :

"The accountant zeroes out the expenses column at the end of each month to prepare for the next financial period. "

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verb

Examples :

"The rain lessened to a drizzle, then finally zeroes, and the sun came out. "

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The decade of the 1800s, 1900s, 2000s, etc. The noughties. The 2000s.

Examples :

""Many people feel nostalgic for the music and fashion of the zeroes." "