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zero
the number 0. Also used when saying there is nothing at all:
• A million is written as one followed by six zeros. • a temperature of zero degrees • Our chances of success are virtually zero.
nil
British English zero - used especially in the results of sports games:
• United won the game three-nil. • In rural areas, employment opportunities are almost nil.
nought
British English spoken zero – used in calculations and figures:
• It has increased by nought point seven five per cent (= 0.75% ) .
O
used to say the number 0 like the letter O:
• The code for Oxford is 0 one eight six five (= 01865 ) .
Longman-Thesaurus
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nil:
The score was 26 to zero.
Simple Definitions
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zero in on sth
to direct all your attention towards a particular thing
• We must decide on our target market, then zero in on it., zero in on sth/sb
to aim a weapon directly at something or someone
• Modern military aircraft use computers to help them zero in on their targets.
Cambridge-Phrasal Verbs