zeroed (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈzɪəroʊd/
Definition
Adjusted an instrument or device to a zero reading or position, often to prepare for a measurement or operation.
Examples
The technician zeroed the pressure gauge before taking the final reading.
After replacing the battery, I zeroed the trip odometer in my car.
How to Use zeroed
- zero in on (something/someone) (phrasal verb)
- To focus attention on something or someone; to aim precisely. — "The team zeroed in on the critical problem."
- zero out (something) (phrasal verb)
- To reduce something to zero; to eliminate entirely. — "The company zeroed out all non-essential spending."
- zero (a device) (collocation)
- To set a device to a zero reading. — "I zeroed the scale before weighing the ingredients."
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