tare Synonyms
Another word for tare
• noun (Context 1)
The weight of an empty container, wrapping, or vehicle, which is deducted from the gross weight to determine the net weight of the contents or load.
"Before weighing the chemical powder, the technician recorded the tare weight of the glass beaker."
• verb (Context 2)
To determine or account for the weight of an empty container, or to reset a weighing scale to zero with the empty container on it so that only the net weight of the contents is measured.
"Remember to zero the digital scale with the mixing bowl on it before adding the flour."
• noun (Context 3)
Any of several climbing leguminous plants of the genus Vicia (commonly known as vetches) grown across temperate Eurasia as forage crops, or an injurious weed (such as darnel) growing among grain.
"The farmer sowed a mixture of oats and tares to provide nutrient-rich fodder for the cattle."
Opposites of tare
The opposite of tare shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: