ZERO
/ˈzɪəɹəʊ/
4-letter word · 13 Scrabble points · 13 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of ZERO
noun
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The numeric symbol that represents the cardinal number zero.
"In unary and k-adic notation in general, zero is the empty string."
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The digit 0 in the decimal, binary, and all other base numbering systems.
"One million has six zeroes."
verb
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To set a measuring instrument to zero; to calibrate instrument scale to valid zero.
"Zero the fluorometer with the same solvent used in extraction."
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To change a memory location or range to values of zero; to set a variable in a computer program to zero.
"Results were inconsistent because an array wasn’t zeroed during initialization."
adjective
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No, not any
"She showed zero respect."
- Of a cloud ceiling, limiting vision to 50 feet (15 meters) or less.
numeral
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The cardinal number occurring before one and that denotes no quantity or amount at all, represented in Arabic numerals as 0.
"A cheque for zero dollars and zero cents crashed the computers on division by zero."
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About the word ZERO
Is "ZERO" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "ZERO" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 13 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "ZERO" worth?
In Scrabble, "ZERO" is worth 13 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 13 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 39.
What does "ZERO" mean?
The numeric symbol that represents the cardinal number zero.
Does "ZERO" have any anagrams?
No, "ZERO" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.