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zeros

/ˈziːroʊz/ /ˈzɪroʊz/

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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."

number math nothing

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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."

number math value nothing

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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."

math number function

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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."

person character attitude

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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 Japanese Navy heavily relied on its zeros for air combat. "

military vehicle war weapon history

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A setting of calibrated instruments such as a firearm.

Examples :

"The marksman carefully adjusted the zeros on his rifle before the competition began. "

military weapon technical

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

Examples :

"The takeovers were financed by issuing zeroes."

finance business economy asset