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Definition zero in American English

zero noun

noun
/ˈzɪroʊ/
1

the number 0

Example

If x is zero, y must be 3.

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1.1

a value equal to zero on a scale

Example

Set the timer to zero.

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1.2

the temperature at which water freezes in the Celsius system

Example

The temperature was forty below zero.

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2

used for showing that there is no amount at all of something

Example

We're likely to see zero growth in the market this year.

Example

astronauts in zero gravity

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2.1

nothing at all

Example

Our chances of success are zero.

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3

an insulting word for someone who has no qualities that impress you

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Definition zero in American English