zero-base

[zeer-oh-beys]

ze·ro-base

[zeer-oh-beys] adjective, verb, ze·ro-based, ze·ro-bas·ing.
adjective
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Also, ze·ro-based. without reference to a base figure or to previous practice; according to present needs only, as opposed to a percentage increase or decrease of previous figures: zero-base planning; zero-base inventory.
verb (used with object)
2.
to apply zero-base methods to.

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Zero-base is one of our favorite verbs.
So is subtilize. Does it mean:
to bark; yelp.
to introduce subtleties into or argue subtly about.

Origin:
1965–70
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