Tare (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any of several weedy vetches grown for forage.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 2
Weedy annual grass often occurs in grainfields and other cultivated land; seeds sometimes considered poisonous.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 3
(chemical analysis) a counterweight used in chemical analysis; consists of an empty container that counterbalances the weight of the container holding chemicals.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 4
An adjustment made for the weight of the packaging in order to determine the net weight of the goods.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The grocer carefully calculated the tare for each container of nuts to ensure accurate pricing.
- When shipping goods, it's essential to consider the tare weight of the packaging to avoid overcharging customers.
- The manufacturer included a tare value on the packaging label to help retailers calculate the net weight of the product.
- To determine the actual weight of the coffee beans, the barista subtracted the tare weight of the bag from the total weight.
- The tare for the plastic bottles was 0.5 kg, which was deducted from the gross weight to obtain the net weight of the juice.
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Meaning 5
The weight of a motor vehicle, railroad car, or aircraft without its fuel or cargo.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.