nil
nothing; naught; zero.
having no value or existence: His credit rating is nil.
Origin of nil
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Other definitions for NIL (2 of 2)
name, image, likeness: aspects of a collegiate athlete’s identity for which they may earn money from a third party, as for advertising sponsorship or merchandise sales, although they are prohibited from being paid directly by colleges and universities for their participation in intercollegiate sports: Student-athletes should report NIL activities consistent with state law or school and conference requirements to their school.The NCAA decision about NIL has forever changed college football, allowing players to make money for the first time.
Origin of NIL
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How to use nil in a sentence
The chances of an e-commerce company whose entire business hinges on being fast willingly choosing to be slower are of course close to nil.
This company delivers packages faster than Amazon, but workers pay the price | Max S. Kim | June 9, 2021 | MIT Technology ReviewShower chances are almost nil with the best chance on Monday as cooler air tries to sneak in from the north.
D.C.-area forecast: Heat settles in with plenty of sun and minimal shower chances | David Streit | May 20, 2021 | Washington PostWe’re now through Matchweek 27 of the Leeds United Experience, and despite nil results in the club’s last two matches, the goals — at both ends — have barely slowed down.
Leeds United Is Scoring (And Getting Scored On) Like Nobody Else In The Premier League | Nicholas Som | March 10, 2021 | FiveThirtyEightSenate Democrats’ chances to flip the Senate have been close to nil all week.
What are the odds of Democratic wins in the Georgia runoffs? | Amber Phillips | November 6, 2020 | Washington PostIf you select those at lowest risk, the remaining risk is not nil, but it is very low indeed.
Some Volunteers Want To Be Infected With Coronavirus To Help Find A Vaccine. But It Isn’t That Simple. | Kaleigh Rogers (kaleigh.rogers@fivethirtyeight.com) | August 6, 2020 | FiveThirtyEight
They knew that as much as they tried to make up for it with brute force, their cultural power was nil.
Of Gamers, Gates, and Disco Demolition: The Roots of Reactionary Rage | Arthur Chu | October 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTUSA had four points (three for a win over Ghana, one for the draw with Portugal, nil for Thursday's defeat).
Why It’s Still OK to Hate Sexy Bastard Cristiano Ronaldo After He Saved Team USA | Emily Shire | June 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe England team, already out of fo the tournament, drew nil-nil against Costa Rica.
The chances of even the most “conscious” rap creating a return to the Great Society were nil.
How Barack and Michelle Have Normalized Black Prominence | John McWhorter | May 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSo the chances of a formal diplomatic meeting between Obama and Rouhani are virtually nil.
Up to Speed: 3 Things to Know About New York’s ‘Hell Week’ | Christopher Dickey | September 23, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThey absolutely revel in the most voluptuous indulgence of the nil admirari.
The British Expedition to the Crimea | William Howard RussellThe effect of this great verdict, which was hailed with public dinners and illuminations, was absolutely nil.
The Influence and Development of English Gilds | Francis Aiden HibbertHe proceeds on the de mortuis nil nisi bonum principle, which I venture to suggest is a very bad principle.
Frederick Chopin as a Man and Musician | Frederick NiecksIts philosophic value is not great, its scientific utility is nil.
Theism or Atheism | Chapman CohenBut I shall make no reference to Mars; my interest in that is almost nil.
Radio Boys Loyalty | Wayne Whipple
British Dictionary definitions for nil
/ (nɪl) /
another word for nothing: used esp in the scoring of certain games
Origin of nil
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