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zero

UK
/ˈzɪərəʊ/
US
/ˈziːroʊ/
zero emission

Translations

zeronumeral
UK
/ˈzɪərəʊ/
US
/ˈziːroʊ/
(cardinal)
The chances of rain today are zero.
Les chances de pluie aujourd'hui sont zéro.
Additional translations
nulS'emploie surtout au sens de « sans valeur, sans importance ».
Synonyms
aught
o
zip
zilch
none
nil
naught
nought
nada
no
not any
Antonyms
a lot of
many
several
a few
any
some
zeronoun
zeros
pl
UK
/ˈzɪərəʊ/
US
/ˈzɪroʊ/
In mathematics, zero is an important concept.
En mathématiques, le zéro est un concept important.
Additional translations
nulSens figuré, pour une personne ou une chose jugée sans valeur.
Synonyms
null
naught
nothing
cipher
void
nil
zeroverb
zeroed
Past Simple
zeroed
Past Participle
zeroing
Gerund
UK
/ˈzɪərəʊ/
US
/ˈziːroʊ/
zéroterSens technique, surtout pour un instrument ou un appareil.
The technician zeroed the scale before weighing the ingredients.
Le technicien a zéroté la balance avant de peser les ingrédients.
Additional translations
annulerAu sens de réduire à zéro ou d'éliminer complètement.
Synonyms
set to zero
tare
reset
calibrate
cancel
obliterate
eradicate
eliminate
nullify

Definitions

zeronumeral
Used before a noun to indicate the absence of any amount or number.
The temperature is zero degrees.
The cardinal number equal to 0; nothing.
Zero is the integer that precedes one and follows minus one.
zeronoun
A point on a scale, such as a thermometer, that is designated as the starting point for measurement.
The temperature dropped to zero degrees Celsius last night.
The numerical symbol 0, representing the absence of quantity or value.
In mathematics, zero is an important concept as it represents the absence of any quantity.
A person or thing that is considered to have no importance or value.
He felt like a zero after being ignored by his colleagues.
The lowest point or degree, especially in terms of achievement or success.
After the financial crisis, the company's stock value hit zero.
zeroverb
To adjust an instrument or device to a zero point or baseline.
The technician zeroed the scale before weighing the ingredients.
To focus attention or resources on a particular target or goal.
The team zeroed in on the main issue affecting the project's progress.
To eliminate or reduce to zero.
The company zeroed its carbon emissions by investing in renewable energy.
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