Synonyms: zero
Definition: the sight setting that will cause a projectile to hit the center of the target with no wind blowing
Similar words: sight setting
Definition: the adjustment of a gunsight for elevation and windage on a particular range under favorable light conditions
Synonyms: zero point, zero
Definition: the point on a scale from which positive or negative numerical quantities can be measured
Similar words: numerical quantity
Definition: a quantity expressed as a number
Synonyms: aught, goose egg, cypher, nothing, null, nil, nix, nada, naught, zilch, zip, zippo, zero, cipher
Definition: a quantity of no importance
Usage: it looked like nothing I had ever seen before; reduced to nil all the work we had done; we racked up a pathetic goose egg; it was all for naught; I didn't hear zilch about it
Similar words: relative quantity
Definition: a quantity relative to some purpose
Synonyms: cypher, nought, 0, cipher, zero
Definition: a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number
Definition: one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
Usage: 0 and 1 are digits
Definition: adjust (as by firing under test conditions) the zero of (a gun)
Usage: He zeroed in his rifle at 200 yards
Similar words: adjust, correct, set
Definition: alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
Usage: Adjust the clock, please; correct the alignment of the front wheels
Synonyms: zero
Definition: adjust (an instrument or device) to zero value
Similar words: adjust, correct, set
Definition: alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
Usage: Adjust the clock, please; correct the alignment of the front wheels
Definition: indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration
Usage: a zero score
Similar words: cardinal
Definition: being or denoting a numerical quantity but not order
Usage: cardinal numbers
Synonyms: zero
Definition: indicating an initial point or origin
Similar words: ordinal
Definition: being or denoting a numerical order in a series
Usage: ordinal numbers; held an ordinal rank of seventh
Synonyms: zero
Definition: having no measurable or otherwise determinable value
Usage: the goal is zero population growth
Similar words: no
Definition: quantifier; used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns for indicating a complete or almost complete lack or zero quantity of
Usage: we have no bananas; no eggs left and no money to buy any; have you no decency?; did it with no help; I'll get you there in no time