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What does virtually nil mean?

"Virtually nil" means almost nothing, practically zero, or negligible.

It implies that something exists but in such a small amount that it's essentially insignificant.

Here are some examples of how it can be used:

* "The chances of winning the lottery are virtually nil." This means winning is incredibly unlikely.

* "The impact of the policy change on the economy was virtually nil." The change had almost no effect.

* "There was virtually nil evidence to support the defendant's claims." There was barely any proof.

Essentially, "virtually nil" emphasizes the extreme smallness or insignificance of something.

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