(mathematics, informal) Bijective numeration in base ten.

plural of zero-point energy

(surveying) An optimal network design within a computer. It involves choosing an optimal reference system and revolving it around a certain real number.

(finance) A bond (e.g., corporate debenture or government debt) that has no coupon (i.e., pays no interest), during the life of the issue. Such a bond is initially sold at a discount to its face value. The rate of return to the holder is derived from the gradual appreciation as the security moves toward maturity.

(cryptography) An interactive method for one party to prove to another that a (usually mathematical) statement is true, without revealing anything other than the veracity of the statement.

(military) A technique in which the first motion of the missile or aircraft removes it from the launcher. Normally, such a launch occurs before the missile fuel or aircraft engine is fired.

A vehicle that produces only carbon dioxide and water as its emissions and so does not pollute the air.

(management) A budget developed disregarding the expenses or costs of the prior year, requiring explicit justification for all expenditures.

plural of zero lower bound

A control character indicating where a line break may occur.