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Zero Based Budget (ZBB): Starting a budget at zero and justifying every cost that increases that budget.

Zero Crossing: An analog waveform consists of two alternating voltage polarities (positive to negative to positive...etc.). The point where the polarity changes from positive to negative, or vice versa, is . . . View Full Definition

Zero Coupon Bonds: A single-payment bond that grows to its face value over a prescribed time period at a specific interest rate. All compound interest is tax-deferred until the bond is cashed.

Zero Bit Detection: A circuit in a D/A converter that monitors the digital audio bit stream. Upon encountering all bits low, or zero bits, the output of the D/A is disconnected from the preamp. This improves th . . . View Full Definition

Zero In: To find the path to the pocket, usually after some poor hits and/or experimentation.

Zero Insertion Force (ZIF): Sockets that require no physical force to be used in order to insert the chip. Primarily used with modern CPUs.

Zero Point Energy: A minimum possible energy for an atom or molecule predicted by quantum mechanics. Electrons stay in motion and bonds continue to vibrate even at absolute zero because of zero point energy.

Zero Output: The absence of output signal or output power.

Zero Order Reaction: A reaction with a reaction rate that does not change when reactant concentrations change.

Zero Based Account (ZBA): Usually applied to a personal account (checking) where the balance is kept as close to zero as possible by transferring money between that account and, say, a deposit account.