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Azzero is primarily a linguistic term in Italian. It is the first-person singular present indicative of the verb azzerare, meaning to reset to zero or to erase accumulated values. The form is used to indicate that the speaker is performing a zeroing action, for example zeroing a counter, resetting a device, or bringing measurements back to zero. The related noun azzeramento denotes the act or process of zeroing, and azzerare has several derived forms such as azzera (imperative) and azzerato (past participle).

In technical and everyday contexts, azzerare is common in computing, electronics, finance, and sports where counters, totals, scores, or parameters need to be reset. It can convey a deliberate reset to a baseline value, often to enable fresh measurements or fair comparisons.

As a proper noun, Azzero appears as a brand or company name in Italian-language markets. The best-known contemporary use is AzzeroCO2, an Italian sustainability consultancy focused on carbon management, energy efficiency, and decarbonization services. The name likely references the goal of reducing emissions to zero.

Because azzero is a verb form rather than a standalone noun, it is rarely used as a name beyond brand naming or stylistic uses in Italian. The term remains primarily encountered within Italian-language texts or contexts involving instructions for resetting values.