What does zero in mean?

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. range in, home in, zero inverb

    direct onto a point or target, especially by automatic navigational aids

  2. zero, zero inverb

    adjust (as by firing under test conditions) the zero of (a gun)

    "He zeroed in his rifle at 200 yards"

Wiktionary

  1. zero inverb

    To focus one's aim; to zoom in and center on something.

  2. Etymology: The phrase possibly comes from adjusting a sighting mechanism of a firearm to minimise the discrepancy between where the sight points and where a bullet lands on a target.

ChatGPT

  1. zero in

    "Zero in" is a phrasal verb that commonly refers to focusing or concentrating one's attention, effort, or resources towards a particular thing, area, or task. It can also refer to adjusting something such as a weapon or instrument to ensure its accuracy or precision. Essentially, it involves directing or aligning efforts towards a specific situation, problem, or target.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of zero in in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of zero in in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of zero in in a Sentence

  1. Andrew Wilkinson:

    There's a growing acceptance that the Fed will raise interest rates possibly as soon as June, and people continue to reel in shock as to how far the ECB is likely to remain at zero, in the meantime, on the back of a big fall, for stocks it looks like people are regrouping again today.

  2. Jesse Mecham:

    If you can zero in on what exactly it is that makes a vacation great for you.

  3. Dermot Shea:

    Despite the unparalleled challenges they face every day, our officers continue to engage with the community and zero in on the drivers of crime, i thank the men and women of the NYPD who work relentlessly, day-in and day-out, to keep New Yorkers in every neighborhood safe.

  4. Michael Kiser:

    You want to see what’s a good fit, it’s worth thinking about beforehand, so zero in on what you want to accomplish.

  5. New York:

    If we zero in on those shooters and the individuals who are participating in the shootings, if we do the work to get it to the grand jury, to get that indictment, to make the arrest, then the other team must do their part, the courts have to prosecute. Judges have to make sure they stay in. Everyone has to do their part. If not, they go out and come back.


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