Pronunciation: /tɛər/
noun a deduction from the gross weight of a substance and its container made in allowance for the weight of the container; the weight of a container or wrapper that is deducted from the gross weight to obtain net weight
A1 I need to use a tare on the scale to weigh my ingredients.
A2 The tare button on the scale allows you to zero out the weight of a container.
B1 Make sure to subtract the tare weight of the packaging when calculating the total weight of the product.
B2 The tare function on the scale is useful for accurately measuring small amounts of ingredients.
C1 Professional bakers often use a precise tare to ensure consistency in their recipes.
C2 An accurate tare is essential for maintaining quality control in food production processes.
verb to determine the tare of (a vessel or vehicle) for a net weight
A1 I tare the paper in half to make a bookmark.
A2 She tares the fabric before sewing it together.
B1 The chef tares the ingredients before adding them to the recipe.
B2 He carefully tares the scale before measuring out the flour.
C1 The scientist tares the samples to ensure accurate measurements.
C2 The jeweler tares the gemstones before setting them in the ring.
formal The laboratory technician used a tare to zero out the scale before measuring the chemicals.
informal Make sure to tare the scale before weighing the ingredients for the recipe.
slang Hey, can you tare the scale so we can weigh this stuff properly?
figurative She felt like a tare in the fabric of their friendship, always causing friction and tension.
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