nought

A mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number, commonly known as zero.

ruМатематический элемент, при добавлении которого к другому числу получается то же самое число, обычно известный как ноль.esElemento matemático que, al sumarse a otro número, deja ese número sin cambio, normalmente conocido como cero. También se refiere a la cifra 0 o a la nada, ausencia de cantidad o valor.frLe nombre zéro, en particulier dans des contextes mathématiques ou techniques. Peut aussi désigner le caractère ou la valeur zéro, ou une absence ou un néant.deMathematisches Element, das zu einer Zahl addiert diese unverändert lässt, allgemein als Null bekannt; auch für nichts, Niemand oder wertlos.ptElemento matemático que, somado a outro número, resulta no mesmo número, geralmente conhecido como zero. Também pode indicar nada, ausência de valor ou pessoa desprezível.zh数学中加在另一个数上不改变其值的元素，即零；也泛指没有、不存在或微不足道的人或事物。arالعدد الصحيح الذي إذا أُضيف إلى أي عدد آخر لم يغيّره، وهو الصفر في الحساب. ويُستعمل أيضاً بمعنى العدم أو اللاشيء.

1. Zero A1 formal british

   The numerical value representing nothing; the number 0.

   • The temperature dropped to nought degrees last night.
   • He scored nought on the test.
   • The number nought is the additive identity in mathematics.

   ruНольesCero (numeral)frZéro (nombre)deNullptZerozh零arصفر

   Synonyms: ciphernaughtnilnothingzerozilchzip

• noughts plural form
• noughts' possessive plural form
• nought's possessive singular form

The cardinal numeral representing zero (0), predominantly used in British, Australian, and Commonwealth English to denote the digit zero in telephone numbers, decimal fractions, scores, and measurements; derived from Old English 'nāwiht' (nothing). Also functions as a noun (denoting the symbol or concept of zero), determiner (indicating null quantity), and pronoun (referring to absent items).

ruБританский вариант числительного, обозначающего ноль (0); преимущественно используется в телефонных номерах, десятичных дробях, счёте и измеренияхesNumeral británico para referirse al cero (0); se usa sobre todo al leer números de teléfono, decimales, puntuaciones y medidas. También puede significar 'nada' o 'cero' en sentido figurado.frNuméral britannique désignant zéro (0) ; principalement utilisé dans les numéros de téléphone, les décimales, les scores et les mesures. Peut aussi signifier « rien » ou « néant » dans un usage littéraire ou abstrait.deBritische Bezeichnung für die Zahl oder Ziffer Null (0); wird vor allem in Telefonnummern, Dezimalbrüchen, beim Zählen und bei Maßeinheiten verwendet.ptForma britânica do numeral que designa o zero (0); usada principalmente em números de telefone, casas decimais, contagens e medidas.zh英式英语中表示数字零（0）的说法；常用于电话号码、小数、计数和测量中。arالعدد صفر (0)؛ يُستعمل في الأرقام الهاتفية والكسور العشرية والعدّ والقياس، وهو المقابل للفظ الإنجليزي nought.

1. Cardinal numeral: the digit 0 (British/Commonwealth) B1 formal british

   Used to denote the digit zero, especially when reading out telephone numbers, decimal fractions, measurements, and scores; serves as the standard term for 0 in British and Commonwealth English, distinct from 'zero' which is more common in scientific or international contexts.

   • My phone number ends in double nought.
   • The temperature was minus three point nought five degrees.
   • The team lost three nought to two.
   • He weighed the sample as one point five nought grams.
   • The clock struck twelve, but the digital display read zero nought zero zero.

   ruКоличественное числительное: цифра 0 (брит./содружество)escero (al leer dígitos)frNuméral cardinal zéro (lecture chiffre par chiffre)deKardinalzahl: die Ziffer 0 (brit./Commonwealth)ptNumeral cardinal: o dígito 0 (britânico/Commonwealth)zh基数词：数字0（英式/英联邦用法）arعدد أصلي: الرقم 0 (البريطانية/دول الكومنولث)

2. Noun: the symbol or concept of zero B1 formal british

   A noun referring to the digit 0 or the concept of nothingness; commonly used in mathematics, computing, and everyday British English to denote a null value, absence, or a placeholder in numerical sequences.

   • Write a nought before the decimal point for clarity.
   • The binary code consists of ones and noughts.
   • He scored a nought in the first half.
   • In British English, a nought is often used instead of zero in casual contexts.
   • The sequence contains three consecutive noughts.

   ruСуществительное: символ или концепция нуляescero (símbolo o concepto)frzéro (symbole ou concept)deSubstantiv: das Symbol oder der Begriff der NullptSubstantivo: o símbolo ou o conceito de zerozh名词：零的符号或概念arاسم: رمز الصفر أو مفهومه

3. Determiner/Adjective: amounting to zero B2 informal british

   Used attributively before a noun to indicate that the quantity or number is zero; less common than 'zero' or 'no', but still valid in British English to specify null quantity.

   • They recorded nought incidents during the trial.
   • The report shows nought progress on the key metrics.
   • She has nought experience in that specific field.
   • Nought emissions were detected in the final analysis.
   • The committee issued nought warnings this quarter.

   ruОпределитель/прилагательное: в количестве нуляescero (adjetivo)frzéro (déterminant/adjectif)deBestimmungswort/Adjektiv: in Höhe von nullptDeterminante/adjetivo: em quantidade zerozh限定词/形容词：数量为零的arأداة/صفة: بمقدار صفر

4. Pronoun: zero people or things (null reference) B2 informal british

   Used as a pronoun to refer to zero previously mentioned or understood items; takes singular or plural verb agreement depending on context; emphasizes complete absence in British English contexts.

   • Fifty applications were received, but nought were accepted.
   • We expected ten guests; nought showed up.
   • How many errors did you find? — Nought.
   • Several hypotheses were tested, but nought proved viable.
   • Of the samples collected, nought contained the target substance.

   ruМестоимение: ноль человек или предметовesnada (referencia nula a cero personas o cosas)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