naughts

Definition of naughtsnext
plural of naught
as in zeros
the numerical symbol 0 or the absence of number or quantity represented by it my locker number is naught-seven-two

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Noun
  • Gu explained that modern computers store data as a series of zeros and ones.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Newer plates have a slash through zeros, which could cause them to be confused with the number eight.
    Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Looking like an early aughts version of her mom, the model posed for a watery photo shoot in a sleeveless chiffon shift dress, as well as a a gauzy white sundress with spaghetti straps and lace trim.
    Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
  • This motley collection of diary entries, photos, and interviews from writer, musician, and visual artist Lauren Napier (pictured above) takes readers straight into the early aughts pop punk scene.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Naughts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naughts. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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