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not zero vs non zero

Both 'not zero' and 'non zero' are correct phrases, but 'non zero' is more commonly used in English. They both convey the same meaning of a value that is not equal to zero.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 1172 views

not zero

This phrase is correct and conveys the meaning of a value that is not equal to zero.

This phrase is used to describe a value that is different from zero.

Examples:

  • The result is not zero.
  • The number of errors is not zero.
  • The balance is not zero.
  • all decimal places starting from the first one which is not zero, in other cases.
  • If we assume that the square root of two is a rational number, then we can say that the square root of two is A over B, where A and B are whole numbers and B is not zero.
  • Execute commands as long as a test does not succeed. Expand and execute COMMANDS as long as the final command in the 'until' COMMANDS has an exit status which is not zero. Exit Status: Returns the status of the last command executed.
  • From 1 January 2022, if F(3) is not zero the technical documentation shall include the relevant information on emissions at minimum heat output.
  • I am not sure exactly what it is, but it is not zero, therefore it must have some effect.
  • In reality, the Higgs field is just slightly on, not zero but 10,000 trillion times weaker than its fully on value, a bit like a light switch that's got stuck just before the off position.
  • If the short term debt (bank and non-bank) = 0, and the above (Current assets-Stock-Debtors after one year) is not zero, the result shall be 2 with good qualifications.
  • It is pertinent to note that customs duty exemptions are granted to companies availing of the scheme under Federal Law No 1 of 1979 and the normal customs duty rate for the raw materials is not zero.
  • A ratio for a specific component shall be considered to be zero whenever the corresponding numerator is equal to zero and the corresponding denominator is not zero.
  • Growth was maybe 0.1, 0.2, 0.3 percent, but very slow growth of population and output per capita, whereas the rate of return on capital of course was not zero percent.
  • No, you're not zero.
  • A corpse is not zero.
  • The result of this absurd game is not zero, but rather a minus number, as a consequence of the material, financial and human resources thrown away in a pointless enterprise.
  • If the net fair value of the right and obligation is not zero, the contract is recognised as an asset or liability.
  • If you mean mathematically, yes, the probability is not zero.

Alternatives:

  • non zero
  • greater than zero
  • positive value
  • non-null
  • non-zero value

non zero

This phrase is correct and more commonly used in English to describe a value that is not equal to zero.

This phrase is commonly used to indicate a value that is different from zero.

Examples:

  • The result is non zero.
  • The number of errors is non zero.
  • The balance is non zero.

Alternatives:

  • not zero
  • greater than zero
  • positive value
  • non-null
  • non-zero value

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