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We think the answer is "ZEROING" which means:

    adjective
  • • Of or relating to the null set (a set with no members)
  • noun
  • • A quantity of no importance; thing (object:), singular, negative pronoun; pronoun, thing, singular; quantifier: negative existential
  • • A mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number
  • • The point on a scale from which positive or negative numerical quantities can be measured
  • • The sight setting that will cause a projectile to hit the center of the target with no wind blowing
  • adjective satellite
  • • Indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration
  • • Having no measurable or otherwise determinable value
  • • Indicating an initial point or origin
  • verb
  • • Adjust (an instrument or device) to zero value
  • • Adjust (as by firing under test conditions) the zero of (a gun)

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The zeroing of the scales helped in obtaining accurate measurements."
  • • "The zeroing of the compass was necessary for accurate navigation."

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