26984 words

zero

11 definitions • 14 examples
1
(the number) 0; nothing:

Examples:

Five, four, three, two, one, zero.
The number one million is written with a one and six zeros.
Heavy rain has reduced visibility almost to zero (= its lowest point).
2
on a set of numbers for comparing temperature in degrees Celsius, the level of temperature at which water freezes:

Examples:

The temperature is expected to drop to ten degrees below zero tonight.
3
nothing or 0 in number:

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4
no or none; used to emphasize that something does not exist:

Examples:

There's still zero evidence that she was directly involved in the decision.
The plot twist is stupid and obvious and makes zero sense.
He said that his chances of getting the job were zero.
5
0
6
nothing; not anything:

Examples:

Visibility in the fog was just about zero.
7
not any or no:

Examples:

The economy showed zero growth in the first quarter of this year.
8
the number 0:

Examples:

They agreed to cut tariffs on 4,000 categories of goods to between zero and 5% by 2013.
9
nothing at all, or the lowest possible amount:

Examples:

The intent of sustainable business development is to drive outputs of hazardous waste to zero.
10
on a set of numbers for comparing temperature in degrees Celsius, the level of temperature at which water freezes:

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