ceros

Ceros is the plural form of cero, the Spanish word for zero. In Spanish, cero denotes the numerical value, and ceros is used when referring to more than one zero or to a set that includes zeros, such as digits in a number or a sequence of digits.

In mathematics and computing, ceros are discussed in contexts such as leading zeros, zero-padding, and placeholders in numeric strings. They matter when formatting numbers, identifiers, or codes, and when distinguishing between numeric values and string representations that must preserve zeros.

In data entry and programming, zeros may be preserved by treating numbers as strings to retain ceros in identifiers, codes, dates, product codes, or other formatted data where leading or embedded zeros carry meaning.

Ceros also appears as a proper noun in modern technology. The software company Ceros offers a cloud-based platform for creating interactive, immersive digital content, often used by marketing teams to publish experiences without writing code.

In linguistic and cross-cultural contexts, ceros may be encountered as the standard plural of cero in Spanish, and the term may appear in discussions about number representation, data formatting, or translation that involves lists including multiple zeros.

See also: zero.