zero

An adjective meaning 'not any' or 'no amount of'; used to indicate the absence of something.

ruПрилагательное, означающее 'никакой' или 'нисколько'; используется для указания на отсутствие чего-либо.esAdjetivo que indica la ausencia total de algo o la cantidad cero; también se usa para referirse a algo nulo, sin valor o sin importancia.frAdjectif signifiant « aucun » ou « nul » ; utilisé pour indiquer l'absence de quantité ou de valeur, ou un résultat de zéro.deAdjektiv, das das völlige Fehlen von etwas oder den Wert null bezeichnet; auch im Sinne von 'keinerlei' oder 'nichtig' verwendet.ptAdjetivo que indica ausência total de quantidade, valor ou presença; também pode significar nulo, inexistente ou sem importância.zh形容词，表示“没有”或“毫无”；用于指某事物不存在或数量为零。arصفة تعني 'لا شيء' أو 'غير موجود إطلاقًا'؛ تُستخدم للإشارة إلى انعدام الشيء أو غيابه التام.

1. Absence of quantity A1 formal

   Indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration.

   • The temperature dropped to zero degrees Celsius.
   • There is zero chance of rain today.
   • He has zero tolerance for dishonesty.

   ruНулевойescerofrZéro (quantité nulle)deNull-ptZerozh零的arصِفْرِيّ

   Synonyme: naughtnilnoughtnullzilchzip

2. No value A2 formal

   Having no measurable or otherwise determinable value.

   • The project had zero impact on the community.
   • Her contribution was zero in the final analysis.
   • The investment yielded zero profit.

   ruНулевойessin valorfrnuldeNullwertptZerozh零值的arصِفْرِيّ

   Synonyme: naughtnilnonenullworthlesszilch

   Antonyme: negativepositive

3. Starting point B1 formal

   Indicating an initial point or origin.

   • The race starts at zero meters.
   • We need to reset the counter to zero.
   • The timeline begins at year zero.

   ruНулевойespunto de partidafrPoint de départdeNullpunktptZerozh零点的arصِفْرِيّ

   Synonyme: initialopeningstarting

4. Null set C1 formal scientific

   Of or relating to the null set, a set with no members.

   • The intersection of these two sets is zero.
   • In mathematics, a zero set has no elements.
   • The concept of a zero set is fundamental in set theory.

   ruПустое множествоesnulo (relativo al conjunto vacío)frrelatif à l'ensemble videdeLeere MengeptConjunto vaziozh空集arالمجموعة الخالية

   Synonyme: emptynullvoid

• more zero comparative form
• most zero superlative form

A noun representing the cardinal number 0, indicating the absence of quantity; it also refers to a mathematical element that is the additive identity, a neutral starting point on a scale, or a sight setting for a projectile to hit the center of a target with no wind.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее кардинальное число 0, указывающее на отсутствие количества; также относится к математическому элементу, являющемуся аддитивным тождеством, нейтральной начальной точке на шкале или настройке прицела для попадания снаряда в центр мишени при отсутствии ветра.esSustantivo que designa el número cardinal 0, que indica ausencia de cantidad; también se refiere al elemento matemático que actúa como identidad aditiva, al punto de partida neutro en una escala o al ajuste de la puntería para que un proyectil impacte en el centro del blanco en ausencia de viento.frNom désignant le nombre cardinal 0, indiquant l'absence de quantité ; il fait également référence à l'élément mathématique qui est l'identité additive, au point de départ neutre sur une échelle ou au réglage d'une arme pour que le projectile atteigne le centre de la cible en l'absence de vent.deSubstantiv für die Kardinalzahl 0, das das Fehlen einer Menge bezeichnet; auch das mathematische Element, das additive Neutrale, der neutrale Ausgangspunkt einer Skala oder die Visiereinstellung, bei der ein Geschoss ohne Wind genau ins Ziel trifft.ptSubstantivo que designa o número cardinal 0, indicando ausência de quantidade; também se refere ao elemento matemático que é o elemento neutro da adição, ao ponto inicial de uma escala ou à regulagem de mira para acertar o centro do alvo sem vento.zh表示数字0的名词，指没有数量；也指数学中的加法单位元，即加任何数都不改变其值的元素，还指刻度或瞄准具的起点、零点（无风时使弹着点命中靶心的标定）。arاسم يدل على العدد الأصلي صفر، أي انعدام الكمية؛ ويشير أيضًا إلى العنصر الرياضي المحايد بالنسبة للجمع، وإلى نقطة البداية في المقياس أو التدرج، وإلى ضبط التصويب بحيث تصيب القذيفة مركز الهدف عند انعدام الريح.

1. A quantity of no importance A2 informal

   Something that has no value, significance, or importance.

   • His contribution to the project was zero.
   • The chances of winning are practically zero.
   • She felt her opinion counted for zero in the discussion.

   ruНичтожное количествоescero (cosa sin importancia)frPersonne ou chose sans valeurdeNichtigkeitptQuantidade nulazh微不足道的事物arشيء لا قيمة له

   Synonyme: aughtciphergoose eggnadanaughtnilnixnothingnoughtnullzilchzipzippo

   Antonyme: consequenceimportancesignificancesomethingvalue

2. Mathematical element A1 formal

   A number that, when added to any other number, yields that same number; the additive identity.

   • If you add zero to five, you still get five.
   • Zero multiplied by any number equals zero.
   • The concept of zero is fundamental in mathematics.

   ruНольesElemento neutro aditivofrzéro (élément neutre de l'addition)deNullptZerozh零arصفر

   Synonyme: ciphernaughtnilnoughtnull

3. Point on a scale B1 formal

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

   • The temperature dropped to zero degrees Celsius.
   • The scale starts at zero and goes up to one hundred.
   • Zero on the Richter scale indicates no seismic activity.

   ruНольesCero en una escalafrZéro sur une échelledeNullpunktptZerozh零点arالصفر

   Synonyme: originzero point

4. Sight setting for a weapon C1 formal

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

   • The sniper adjusted his scope to zero before the mission.
   • Setting the rifle to zero ensures accurate shots in calm conditions.
   • He checked the zero on his weapon before the competition.

   ruНулевая пристрелкаesReglaje de tirofrRéglage du point zérodeNull-EinschießenptRegulagem de mira no zerozh归零校准arتصفير السلاح

• zeroes plural form
• zeros plural form
• zeroes' possessive plural form
• zeros' possessive plural form
• zero's possessive singular form

The cardinal numeral representing the quantity of nothing, null, or absence of units; the additive identity in mathematics (any number plus zero remains unchanged); the boundary point between positive and negative numbers on the number line; a placeholder digit in positional numeral systems. Also functions as a noun (denoting the symbol, quantity, or concept of nothingness), adjective/determiner (modifying nouns to indicate null quantity), and pronoun (standing in for a null plural noun phrase).

ruКоличественное числительное, обозначающее отсутствие количества, нулевое значение; также используется как существительное, определитель или местоимениеesNumeral cardinal que indica ausencia de cantidad o valor nulo; también se usa como sustantivo, determinante o pronombre para referirse a nada o a la cifra cero.frNuméral cardinal indiquant l'absence de quantité, la valeur zéro ; utilisé aussi comme nom, déterminant ou pronom.deKardinalzahl, die das Fehlen einer Menge oder den Wert null bezeichnet; wird auch als Substantiv, Artikelwort oder Pronomen verwendet.ptNumeral cardinal que representa a ausência de quantidade, o valor nulo ou o ponto de partida de uma escala; também pode ser usado como substantivo, determinante ou pronome para indicar nada ou nenhuma quantidade.zh数词，表示没有数量或零值；也可用作名词、限定词或代词，表示“没有、毫无”。arالعدد الذي يدل على انعدام الكمية أو القيمة، أي لا شيء؛ ويُستعمل أيضًا بمعنى الصفر في الحساب أو النتيجة أو المعدل.

1. Cardinal numeral: the number 0 A1 formal

   Used to denote a quantity of no persons or things; the integer representing null quantity in the sequence of integers; the additive identity in arithmetic (a + 0 = a); represents absence, nullity, or a starting point in counting, mathematics, and everyday usage.

   • There are zero errors in the final report.
   • She scored zero points in the first round.
   • Zero plus any number equals that number.
   • The temperature dropped to zero degrees Celsius.
   • He had zero reasons to decline the offer.

   ruКоличественное числительное: число 0esCero como numeral cardinalfrNuméral cardinal zérodeKardinalzahl: die Zahl 0ptNumeral cardinal: o número 0zh基数词：数字0arعدد أصلي: العدد 0

2. Noun: the number, symbol, or concept of zero A2 formal

   A noun referring to the cardinal number zero; the numeral symbol 0; the concept of nothingness, nullity, or absence; in mathematics, the origin point on a number line or coordinate system; in sports, a score of nil or nothing.

   • The number zero revolutionized mathematics and computation.
   • Write the digit as a zero, not the letter O.
   • The team was shut out, ending with a zero on the scoreboard.
   • In binary code, zero represents the off state.
   • The concept of zero was developed independently in several ancient cultures.

   ruСуществительное: число, символ или концепция нуляesCero como número, símbolo o conceptofrzéro (nombre, symbole, concept)deSubstantiv: Zahl, Symbol oder Konzept der NullptSubstantivo: o número, símbolo ou conceito de zerozh名词：零的数字、符号或概念arاسم: العدد صفر أو رمزه أو مفهومه

3. Adjective/Determiner: amounting to zero A1 formal

   Used attributively before a noun to indicate that the quantity or number of the noun is zero; modifies plural or singular countable nouns to specify null or absent quantity.

   • They recorded zero incidents during the safety audit.
   • We have zero tolerance for policy violations.
   • The experiment yielded zero detectable results.
   • She has zero experience in that field.
   • Zero emissions vehicles are becoming more common.

   ruОпределитель/прилагательное: в количестве нуляescerofrzéro (déterminant/adjectif numéral)deAdjektiv/Determinativ: null betragendptAdjetivo/determinante: em quantidade zerozh数量为零的限定词/形容词arصفة/محدد: بمقدار صفر

4. Pronoun: zero people or things (null plural) B1 formal

   Used as a pronoun to refer to zero previously mentioned or understood persons or things; takes singular or plural verb agreement depending on context; emphasizes complete absence.

   • Five hundred applied, but zero were selected for the pilot program.
   • I invited fifty guests; zero confirmed their attendance.
   • How many errors did you find? — Zero, the document is flawless.
   • Several hypotheses were tested, but zero proved statistically significant.
   • Of the samples analyzed, zero contained the target compound.

   ruМестоимение: ноль человек или предметовesninguno, ninguna (pronombre indefinido)frzéro (pronom)dePronomen: null Personen oder DingeptPronome: zero pessoas ou coisaszh代词：零个人或事物arضمير: لا أحد أو لا شيء

• zeroth ordinal

A verb used to indicate the act of adjusting an instrument or device to a zero point or baseline, or to focus attention on a specific target or issue.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по настройке прибора или устройства на нулевую точку или базовый уровень, или для фокусировки внимания на конкретной цели или вопросе.esVerbo que significa ajustar un instrumento o dispositivo a un punto cero o nivel de referencia, o dirigir la atención hacia un objetivo o asunto concreto.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de régler un instrument ou un appareil sur le point zéro ou un niveau de référence, ou pour concentrer son attention sur un objectif ou une question précise.deVerb, das angibt, dass ein Gerät oder eine Vorrichtung auf den Nullpunkt oder ein Basisniveau eingestellt wird, oder dass die Aufmerksamkeit auf ein bestimmtes Ziel oder eine Frage gerichtet wird.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de ajustar um instrumento ou dispositivo ao ponto zero ou nível base, ou de focar a atenção em um objetivo ou questão específica.zh将仪器或设备调整到零点或基准水平的动作，也可指把注意力集中在某个特定目标或问题上。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على ضبط جهاز أو أداة على نقطة الصفر أو المستوى الأساسي، أو على تركيز الانتباه على هدف أو مسألة محددة.

1. Adjust to zero B2 formal

   To set an instrument or device to a zero reading or baseline.

   • The technician zeroed the scale before weighing the sample.
   • Make sure to zero the pressure gauge before starting the experiment.
   • He zeroed the multimeter to ensure accurate measurements.

   ruОбнулитьesPoner a cerofrmettre à zérodeAuf null stellenptZerarzh归零arتصفير

   Synonyme: calibratenullresettare

2. Adjust a gun's aim C1 formal

   To adjust the sights of a firearm so that the point of aim matches the point of impact at a specific distance.

   • The sniper zeroed his rifle at the shooting range.
   • Before the hunt, he zeroed the scope on his rifle.
   • The soldier zeroed the weapon to ensure accuracy in the field.

   ruПристрелятьesponer a cero la punteríafrrégler le pointagedeEin Gewehr einschießenptAjustar a mira da armazh校枪arضبط تصويب السلاح

   Synonyme: calibratezero in

• zeroed past participle
• zeroed past simple
• zeroing present participle
• zeroes third person singular

Phrasal-Varianten: zero in