zero

US /ˈzɪr.oʊ/
UK /ˈzɪr.oʊ/
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the number 0

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The temperature dropped to zero degrees Celsius.
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He scored zero points in the game.
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noughtnilcipher
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the lowest possible amount or level

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His chances of winning are close to zero.
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The project started from zero.
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nothingnonenil
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amounting to zero; nonexistent

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His contribution to the team was zero.
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The chances of success are zero.
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nonexistentnilnull
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to adjust an instrument to a zero reading

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You need to zero the scale before weighing the ingredients.
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The technician will zero the equipment before starting the experiment.
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calibratereset
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