What is meant by zero error?

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It is a type of error in which an instrument gives a reading when the true reading at that time is zero.
For example, Initially when the zero^th division on the vernier scale does not coincide with the zero^th division on the main scale, the vernier calipers have zero error.
It can be either positive or negative as given in the diagram.

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