Word Image
plural: zeros
Part Of Speech
noun, verb, adjective
Word Meaning
noun: the numerical symbol 0 meaning the absence of all magnitude or quantity; a point (as on a scale) from which measurements are made; something or someone of no importance
verb: to find out or adjust the zero of (as a balance); showing no change in the word form
adjective: of, relating to, or being a zero; to aim or concentrate on a target or goal
Word Family
zeroed
zeroing
subzero
nonzero
Sentences
Two minus two equals zero.
They are working to reduce the rate down to zero.
It’s supposed to fall to subzero temperatures tonight.
The temperature is 10° above zero.
The base way to talk to a computer is with ones and zeros.
Records show that zeroing in on the problem was no simple task.
The police quickly zeroed in on a suspect in the case.
He told me he had zero issues with playing the part.
My paycheck could use another zero on the end.
She seems to have zero talent for playing guitar.
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