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zero fill

verbid 736·updated May 11, 2026
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To fill unused storage locations in an information system with the representation of the character denoting "0."

MWE

Classifications

Cognitive

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Responsibility

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Automation

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Variants

pasttense
zeroed fill
presentparticiple
zeroing fill
thirdpersonsingular
zeros fill
pastparticiple
zeroed fill

Framework definitions

NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →
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To fill unused storage locations in an information system with the representation of the character denoting "0."
CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →
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To fill unused storage locations in an information system with the representation of the character denoting "0."

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