zero point

• Termo usado para indicar o mínimo absoluto ou o ponto inicial de uma escala, frequentemente referindo-se a uma avaliação zero ou à ausência total de progresso ou valor.

A term used to indicate the absolute minimum or starting point on a scale, often referring to a score of zero or a complete lack of progress or value.

1. Reference pointB2formal

   A fixed point on a scale from which measurements are taken.

   Ponto de referência

   • The thermometer's zero point is set at the freezing point of water.
   • In this coordinate system, the zero point is at the origin.
   • The scale's zero point must be calibrated correctly.

2. Starting pointB2informal

   The beginning or initial stage of a process or situation.

   Ponto de partida

   • We are starting from zero point with this new project.
   • After the failure, they had to go back to zero point.
   • The negotiations are at zero point again.