Translation
zero
Definition
Zero is the numerical value representing nothing or the absence of quantity. It is used in mathematics as a placeholder in place value systems and as the additive identity, meaning any number plus zero equals that number. In everyday language, zero can indicate a starting point, such as on a scale or thermometer, or denote a complete lack of something, like zero tolerance or zero degrees. This term is fundamental in counting, arithmetic, and science, and it often appears in contexts like temperature, scores, and measurements.
Example
“The temperature dropped to zero degrees last night.”
“She scored zero points on the first quiz.”
“There is zero chance of rain today.”
“The company has zero debt after the restructuring.”
“He started the race from zero on the track.”
“The equation simplifies to zero when both sides are equal.”
“My bank account balance is nearly zero after the vacation.”
“The team had zero errors in the final game.”
“We need to reduce waste to zero by next year.”
“The scale reads zero when nothing is placed on it.”
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