Tare

Pronunciation: /ˈtæɹ/

Tare (noun)

  1. The weight of an empty container or vehicle, not including its contents.
  2. A type of weed that grows among crops, often considered a pest.

Examples

  • Subtract the tare from the total weight to find the net weight.
  • The tare is essential for accurate measurements.

Common collocations: calculate tare, tare weight, deduct tare, remove tare, tare infestation

Synonyms of Tare

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Tare

  • In the context of weight measurement.