zeros
/ˈziːroʊz/
NOUN
1. Numerical symbols representing zero
The plural of zero, referring to the numerical symbols 0 or values that represent the absence of quantity.
1.1. Digits representing the number zero
The written symbols 0 used in decimal, binary, or other numerical systems to represent zero.
Synonyms
Examples
- The digital clock displayed a string of zeros when it was reset.
- In binary code, zeros are used alongside ones to represent data.
Related Words
- digits
- numerals
- figures
- numbers
- placeholders
- binary digits
1.2. Values or quantities equal to nothing
Numerical values indicating that there is none of something or that a measured quantity has no magnitude.
Synonyms
Examples
- The computer algorithm replaced invalid measurements with zeros.
- Several entries in the data set contained zeros.
Related Words
- null values
- absence
- nothingness
- voids
- vacancies
- nonexistence
1.3. People of little importance
People regarded as insignificant, unimportant, or lacking influence, status, or recognition.
Synonyms
- nobodies
- nonentities
- nonpersons
- no-names
- nullities
Antonyms
- VIPs
- celebrities
- notables
- luminaries
- somebodies
- bigwigs
Related Words
- insignificancies
- obscurities
- mediocrities
- inferiors
- unknowns