NUMERAL

null/nʊl/zero; nought; nil

null is a German numeral that means zero, nought, or nil. It is pronounced /nʊl/.

Definitions

1.the digit or number zero(mathematics, counting)

a.used to express the absence of quantity; number 0

Die Rechnung ergibt null.—The calculation results in zero.

b.in football, expressing no score

Das Spiel endete eins zu null.—The game ended one to zero.

2.nothing; no value or effect(general use)

a.absence of significance or value

Seine Chancen sind gleich null.—His chances are zero.

Frequently asked questions

What does "null" mean in English?
"null" means zero, nought, or nil. It is a German numeral.
How do you pronounce "null"?
"null" is pronounced /nʊl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "null"?
"null" is a numeral in German.

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