zeros

noun

1
The numeric symbol that represents the cardinal number zero.
“In unary and k-adic notation in general, zero is the empty string.”
2
The digit 0 in the decimal, binary, and all other base numbering systems.
“One million has six zeroes.”
3
Nothing, or none.
“He knows zero about humour.”
4
The value of a magnitude corresponding to the cardinal number zero.
“The electromagnetic field does not drop all of the way to zero before a reversal.”
5
The point on a scale at which numbering or measurement originates.
“The temperature outside is ten degrees below zero.”
6
A value of the independent variables of a function, for which the function is equal to zero.
“The derivative of a continuous, differentiable function that twice crosses the axis must have a zero.”
7
The additive identity element of a monoid or greater algebraic structure, particularly a group or ring.
“Since a commutative zero is the inverse of any additive identity, it must be unique when it exists.”
8
A person of little or no importance.
“They rudely treated him like a zero.”
9
A Mitsubishi A6M Zero, a long range fighter aircraft operated by the Japanese Navy Air Service from 1940 to 1945.
10
A setting of calibrated instruments such as a firearm.
11
A security which has a zero coupon (paying no periodic interest).
“The takeovers were financed by issuing zeroes.”