English to English
zero
('z/i/r/oU/
)
adjective (a)
- of or relating to the null set (a set with no members)(adj.pert)source: wordnet30
noun (n)
- the point on a scale from which positive or negative numerical quantities can be measured(noun.cognition)source: wordnet30
- the sight setting that will cause a projectile to hit the center of the target with no wind blowing(noun.artifact)source: wordnet30
- A cipher; nothing; naught.(noun)source: webster1913
adjective satellite (s)
- indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration(adj.all)Example:
A zero score.
source: wordnet30 - having no measurable or otherwise determinable value(adj.all)Example:
The goal is zero population growth.
source: wordnet30 - indicating an initial point or origin(adj.all)source: wordnet30
verb (v)
- adjust (an instrument or device) to zero value(verb.change)source: wordnet30
- adjust (as by firing under test conditions) the zero of (a gun)(verb.change)Example:
He zeroed in his rifle at 200 yards.
source: wordnet30