Zero
Part of speech: numeral
Definition: The cardinal number occurring before one and that denotes no quantity or amount at all, represented in Arabic numerals as 0.
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Virtually none. Of a cloud ceiling, limiting vision to 50 feet (15 meters) or less. Of horizontal visibility, limited to 165 feet (50.3 meters) or less. Present at an abstract level, but not realized in the data.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The numeric symbol that represents the cardinal number zero. The digit 0 in the decimal, binary, and all other base numbering systems. Nothing, or none. The value of a magnitude corresponding to the cardinal number zero. The point on a scale at which numbering or measurement originates. A value of the independent variables of a function, for which the function is equal to zero. The additive identity element of a monoid or greater algebraic structure, particularly a group or ring. A person of little or no importance. A plane flown by a Japanese kamikaze in WWII. A setting of calibrated instruments such as a firearm. A security which has a zero coupon (paying no periodic interest).
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To set a measuring instrument to zero; to calibrate instrument scale to valid zero. To change a memory location or range to values of zero; to set a variable in a computer program to zero. To cause or set some value or amount to be zero. To eliminate; to delete; to overwrite with zeros. To disappear
Example sentence: The best measure of a man's honesty isn't his income tax return. It's the zero adjust on his bathroom scale.
Set
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To put (something) down, to rest.To put (something) down, to rest.To determine or settle.To adjust.To punch (a nail) into wood so that its head is below the surface.To arrange with dishes and cutlery.To introduce or describe.To locate, to backdrop (a play, etc).To compile, to make (a crossword).To prepare (a stage or film set).To fit (someone) up in a situation.To arrange (type).To devise and assign (work) to.to sit.To direct (the ball) to a teammate for an attack.To solidify.Of a heavenly body, to disappear below the horizon of a planet, etc, as it rotates.To defeat a contract.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A matching collection of similar things.A collection of various objects for a particular purpose.An object made up several partsA collection of zero or more objects, possibly infinite in size, and disregarding any order or repetition of the objects which may be contained within it.Set theory.A group of people, usually meeting socially.A punch for setting nails in wood.The scenery for a film or play.The initial or basic formation of dancers.A group of repetitions of a single exercise performed one after the other without rest.A complete series of games, forming part of a match.The act of directing the ball to a teammate for an attack.A device for receiving broadcast radio waves; a radio or television.Three of a kind in poker. In community card games, the term is usually reserved for a situation in which a pair in a player's hand is matched by a single card on the board. Compare with trips.A musical performance by a band, disc jockey, etc., consisting of several musical pieces.A sett; a hole made and lived in by a badger.A drum kit, a drum set.A small tuber or bulb used instead of seed, particularly onion sets and potato sets.
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Ready, prepared.Intent, determined (to do something).Prearranged.Fixed in one's opinion.Fixed in a certain style.
Example sentence: To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.