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Plural for nothing or zero in amount, quantity or degree
“Lloyd was curiously filled with elation when Mary explained to him that the chances of them ending up together was effectively, but not exactly, zero.”
Plural for the lowest point, level or part (of something)
“Relations hit absolute zero when the dictator tried to export his revolution to neighboring countries.”
Plural for the point at which numbering or measurement originates, such as on a scale
“The external temperature is twelve degrees below zero.”
Plural for someone who is considered insignificant or of no importance
“He was sacked and received a worldwide seven-month ban, going from hero to zero in a year.”
Plural for finance term denoting a debt instrument or bond that pays no periodic interest
Plural for a line that is a base for measurement or for construction
Plural for an object, person or endeavor in a state of failure
Plural for a person or thing to which a specified action or feeling is directed
To cause or set some value or amount to be zero
“Henceforth, she began to vigorously attempt to zero the amount of carbs she consumed.”
To set a measuring instrument to zero
“We zero the equipment, retest the sample, and, if needed, a second sample is tested.”
To completely remove or get rid of
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