verb as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The rifleman zeroed in on the enemy and adjusted the sights to ensure an accurate shot.

Definition:concentrated with great precision on a target, typically using a telescope or other weapon-sighting device

From zeroed in

Example:The federal budget was zeroed out for the next fiscal year, causing significant cuts in government services.

Definition:reduced to zero, especially in an economic or financial context, often to clear an account or cancel a debt

From zeroed out

Example:The committee zeroed in on the most effective strategies to reduce energy consumption in the community.

Definition:concentrated on; focused on, often with great determination or exactness

From zeroed in on

Example:In an effort to save money, the administration decided to zero out the budget for non-essential projects.

Definition:reduced the budget to zero, often to eliminate all spending for a specified period

From zeroed out the budget

Example:The scientist zeroed the scales before weighing the samples to ensure accurate measurements.

Definition:reset the scales to start from zero, often in a literal or figurative sense

From zeroed the scales