ZERO

Definitions of zero in various dictionaries:

noun - a quantity of no importance

noun - a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number

noun - the point on a scale from which positive or negative numerical quantities can be measured

noun - the sight setting that will cause a projectile to hit the center of the target with no wind blowing

verb - adj ust (an instrument or device) to zero value

verb - adj ust (as by firing under test conditions) the zero of (a gun)

adj - indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration

adj - having no measurable or otherwise determinable value

adj - indicating an initial point or origin

adj - of or relating to the null set (a set with no members)

The numerical symbol 0; a cipher.

Mathematics.

An element of a set that when added to any other element in the set produces a sum identical with the element to which it is added.

A cardinal number indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration.

An ordinal number indicating an initial point or origin.

An argument at which the value of a function vanishes.

The temperature indicated by the numeral 0 on a thermometer.

A sight setting that enables a firearm to shoot on target.

One having no influence or importance; a nonentity: a manager who was a total zero.

The lowest point: His prospects were approaching zero.

A zero-coupon bond.

Nothing; nil: Today I accomplished zero.

Of, relating to, or being zero.

Having no measurable or otherwise determinable value.

Absent, inoperative, or irrelevant in specified circumstances: “The town has... practically no opportunities for amusement, zero culture” (Robert M.

Meteorology.

Designating a ceiling not more than 16 meters (52 feet) high.

Limited in horizontal visibility to no more than 55 meters (180 feet).

To aim or concentrate firepower on an exact target location.

To adj ust the aim or sight of by repeated firings.

To converge intently; close in: The children zeroed in on the display of toys in the store window.

verb - to aim at the exact center of a target

ZERO - 0 (zero) is both a number and the numerical digit used to represent that number in numerals. The number 0 fulfills a central role in mathematics as t...