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Vocabulary Entry
zero
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
The numerical symbol representing the absence of quantity or a value of nothing.
Example Sentences
"The score was zero after the first half."
"Zero is the starting point on a number line."
"He had a zero balance in his bank account."
V
verb
To adjust a measurement or calculation to eliminate errors or discrepancies.
Example Sentences
"The technician will zero the scale before taking measurements."
"Please zero the odometer to track the distance of our trip."
"He needs to zero in on the target before shooting."
A
adjective
Having no value or quantity; equivalent to zero.
Example Sentences
"She received a zero rating for her performance."
"The project's budget was set to zero dollars."
"The temperature reached a zero point last night."