zero

Definition

  • noun: the number 0
  • noun: the arithmetical symbol 0 or 0̸ denoting the absence of all magnitude or quantity
  • verb: to set (a measuring device, such as a scale) so that it reads 0
  • verb: to determine or adjust the zero of (as a rifle)
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: cipher, nothing, naught

Examples

  • The camp has a 'zero tolerance' drug and alcohol policy. [=drugs and alcohol are not allowed at the camp and anyone found with drugs or alcohol will be punished]

  • The police announced that there will be 'zero tolerance' for looters. [=anyone caught looting will be punished as harshly as possible]

  • New legislation will 'zero out' further funding for the project. [=will completely eliminate further funding for the project]

Movie quotes

  • (..) How this? this painful This will be easier than I thought sensitive regions how IMO? Now there is zero level not words do not understand the thinking of Bam (teacher (Togo poor will cause the death of is very strong Dragon Warrior (..)
    2008 Kung Fu Panda
  • (..) unless we try not know yes, but perhaps we can find something suited to getting more and what is your? I do not know milestone But let's start from zero, zero there is no level of zero perhaps I could begin this this? We use this to train children and keep the door open when it is hot (..)
    2008 Kung Fu Panda