noun
zero points; no marks; a score of zero
Used for tests, grading, games, and evaluations where the score or mark is zero.
数学のテストで零点を取った。
I got zero on the math test.
名前を書き忘れると零点になります。
If you forget to write your name, you will get no marks.
noun
zero of a function; root
Mathematical term for an input value at which a function becomes zero; in English this is a zero or root of the function.
この関数の零点を求めなさい。
Find the zeros of this function.
noun
zero degrees Celsius; freezing point
Temperature-scale use meaning the zero point on the Celsius scale, especially the freezing point of water; 零度 is the more straightforward everyday word for zero degrees.
See also: 零度
水は摂氏零点で凍る。
Water freezes at zero degrees Celsius.
General everyday word for zero; 零点 specifically refers to zero points/marks or a technical zero point.
A Sino-Japanese compound of 零 meaning zero and 点 meaning point or mark. The score sense is literally 'zero points,' and the mathematical and temperature senses extend naturally from 'zero point.'