nought

• Le 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.

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

1. ZeroA1formalbritish

   The numerical value representing nothing; the number 0.

   Zéro (nombre)

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

   Synonymesciphernaughtnilnothingzerozilchzip

• Numéral 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.

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).

1. Cardinal numeral: the digit 0 (British/Commonwealth)B1formalbritish

   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.

   Numéral cardinal zéro (lecture chiffre par chiffre)

   • 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.

2. Noun: the symbol or concept of zeroB1formalbritish

   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.

   zéro (symbole ou concept)

   • 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.

3. Determiner/Adjective: amounting to zeroB2informalbritish

   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.

   zéro (déterminant/adjectif)

   • 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.

4. Pronoun: zero people or things (null reference)B2informalbritish

   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.

   zéro (pronom)

   • 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.