tare

[teə(r)]

tare Definition

  • 1the weight of the container holding goods, which is deducted from the gross weight to obtain the net weight
  • 2a weed with long, narrow leaves that grows among cultivated plants and is difficult to remove

Using tare: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tare" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The tare weight of the truck was subtracted from the total weight of the goods.

  • Example

    The farmer had to spend hours removing the tare from his crops.

  • Example

    The scale automatically deducts the tare weight of the container.

tare Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with tare

  • tare and tret

    a phrase used in legal documents to refer to all the allowances and deductions that are made

    Example

    The lease agreement included a clause about tare and tret.

  • a mark on a container indicating its empty weight

    Example

    The tare mark on the barrel showed that it weighed 20 pounds when empty.

  • a weighing scale that can automatically deduct the weight of the container holding the goods

    Example

    The new tare balance in the warehouse has improved efficiency and accuracy.

Origins of tare

from Middle English 'tare', from Old French 'tare', from Arabic 'ṭarḥah', meaning 'thing deducted or rejected'

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Summary: tare in Brief

The term 'tare' [teə(r)] refers to the weight of a container holding goods, which is deducted from the gross weight to obtain the net weight. It is also a type of weed that grows among cultivated plants and is difficult to remove. Phrases like 'tare and tret' and 'tare mark' are used in legal and commercial contexts to indicate deductions and empty weights.

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