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zeros

n. plural-only
A2 Elementary US //ˈzɪɹoʊz// UK //zˈiəɹəʊz// ze·ros

n. the plural form of the number 0. You use this when there is more than one 'nothing' or when talking about many empty values.

n. the plural form of the cardinal number 0, representing the absence of quantity. Both 'zeros' and 'zeroes' are accepted spellings, though the former is more common in mathematical contexts.


SIMPLE

The computer code is just a long string of ones and zeros.

CONTEXTUAL

The accountant noticed that several zeros were missing from the final balance sheet, indicating a massive calculation error.

COMPLEX

In binary systems, information is processed through a series of ones and zeros, where each digit represents a specific state of an electrical circuit.

Synonyms
Usage

Takes plural verb agreement. Both 'zeros' and 'zeroes' are standard, though 'zeros' is preferred in technical and scientific writing.

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