Lexic.us

Definition of Zero

1. Noun. A quantity of no importance. "I didn't hear zilch about it"

2. Verb. Adjust (an instrument or device) to zero value.

3. Adjective. Indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration. "A zero score"

4. Noun. A mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number.

5. Verb. Adjust (as by firing under test conditions) the zero of (a gun). "He zeroed in his rifle at 200 yards"

6. Adjective. Having no measurable or otherwise determinable value. "The goal is zero population growth"

7. Noun. The point on a scale from which positive or negative numerical quantities can be measured.

8. Adjective. Indicating an initial point or origin.

9. Noun. The sight setting that will cause a projectile to hit the center of the target with no wind blowing.

10. Adjective. Of or relating to the null set (a set with no members).

Definition of Zero

1. n. A cipher; nothing; naught.

2. n. A cipher; nothing; naught.

Definition of Zero

1. to aim at the exact center of a target [v -ED, -ING, -ES or -S]

Medical Definition of Zero

1. Origin: F. Zero, from Ar. Cafrun, cifrun, empty, a cipher. Cf. Cipher. 1. A cipher; nothing; naught. 2. The point from which the graduation of a scale, as of a thermometer, commences. Zero in the Centigrade, or Celsius thermometer, and in the Reaumur thermometer, is at the point at which water congeals. The zero of the Fahrenheit thermometer is fixed at the point at which the mercury stands when immersed in a mixture of snow and common salt. In Wedgwood's pyrometer, the zero corresponds with 1077 deg on the Fahrenheit scale. 3. The lowest point; the point of exhaustion; as, his patience had nearly reached zero. Absolute zero. See Absolute. Zero method, a method of comparing, or measuring, forces, electric currents, etc, by so opposing them that the pointer of an indicating apparatus, or the needle of a galvanometer, remains at, or is brought to, zero, as contrasted with methods in which the deflection is observed directly; called also null method. Zero point, the point indicating zero, or the commencement of a scale or reckoning. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Zero

zeps zepto- zeptosecond zeptoseconds zeranol zerda zerda zerdas zereba zerebas

zeriba zeribas zerk zerks zero (current term) zero (current term) zero(a) zero-coupon bond zero-coupon security zero-order reaction

zero-sum game zero-tolerance policy zeroed zeroes zeroeth law of thermodynamics zerogel zeroing zeros zeroth zeroth law of thermodynamics

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