zeros

The numeric symbol that represents the cardinal number zero.

“In unary and k-adic notation in general, zero is the empty string.”

The digit 0 in the decimal, binary, and all other base numbering systems.

“One million has six zeroes.”

Nothing, or none.

“He knows zero about humour.”

The value of a magnitude corresponding to the cardinal number zero.

“The electromagnetic field does not drop all of the way to zero before a reversal.”

The point on a scale at which numbering or measurement originates.

“The temperature outside is ten degrees below zero.”

A value of the independent variables of a function, for which the function is equal to zero.

“The derivative of a continuous, differentiable function that twice crosses the axis must have a zero.”

The additive identity element of a monoid or greater algebraic structure, particularly a group or ring.

“Since a commutative zero is the inverse of any additive identity, it must be unique when it exists.”

A person of little or no importance.

“They rudely treated him like a zero.”

A Mitsubishi A6M Zero, a long range fighter aircraft operated by the Japanese Navy Air Service from 1940 to 1945.

A setting of calibrated instruments such as a firearm.

A security which has a zero coupon (paying no periodic interest).

“The takeovers were financed by issuing zeroes.”