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
  • Berkhout highlights how this binary language is translated into computer language through zeros and ones used for programming.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
  • According to the latest bound, proved in 2004 by Imre Ruzsa of the Alfréd Rényi Institute of Mathematics in Hungary, a sum of 1020 cosines — that’s a 1 with 20 zeros after it, about the number of molecules in a cubic inch of air — must have a minimum value smaller than about −7.
    Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • With a biting script by Tina Fey, the film fearlessly explores the dark side of the early aughts adolescent social scene.
    Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026
  • The activist was photographed in a quirky outfit that was full of early-aughts trends.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Naughts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naughts. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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