zero-based

Indexed from nothing

Zero-based describes a counting system that starts from zero rather than one.

In programming, arrays and indexes are typically zero-based: the first element is element 0, the second is element 1.

The string's first character is at position zero.

Zero-based budgeting requires justifying every expense from scratch each cycle, starting from a "zero base" rather than adjusting previous figures.

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indexing

Systematic organization for retrieval

  • arrayOrdered collection or display
  • indexAlphabetical guide to contents
  • countingDetermining quantity sequentially

offset · element · position · subscript · pointer · memory address · C · Python · JavaScript · Java

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