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tare

 

[ tษ›r ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

weight measurement

Tare refers to the weight of a container or packaging that is deducted from the total weight of goods to obtain the net weight. It is commonly used in weighing systems to ensure accurate measurement of the actual product weight without the container.

Synonyms

container weight, net weight deduction, packing weight

Examples of usage

  • The tare on the scale displayed the weight of the empty box.
  • Make sure to subtract the tare when calculating the total weight of your ingredients.
  • The tare weight of the truck was recorded before loading.
  • Use the tare function on the scale to reset it before adding the item.
Context #2 | Verb

weighing process

To tare means to adjust a scale or weighing system to account for the weight of the container, ensuring that only the weight of the item itself is measured. This is an essential step in precise measurement in various industries.

Synonyms

adjust weight, subtract, zero out

Examples of usage

  • Please tare the scale before you measure the flour.
  • He tared the scale to avoid any excess weight from the bowl.
  • Make sure to tare the balance before starting the experiment.
  • You need to tare the device to get an accurate reading.

Translations

Translations of the word "tare" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tara

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคพเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tarierung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tara

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฟใƒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tare

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tara

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tara

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ€๋ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุงุฑุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tara

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tara

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็šฎ้‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tara

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tara

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tara

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tara

Etymology

The term 'tare' originates from the Middle French word 'tare', which means 'to take away' or 'to deduct'. This French word itself is derived from the Arabic word 'แนญarrฤh', which means 'to weigh'. Historically, the concept of tare has been essential in trade and commerce, as merchants needed to accurately measure goods without the added weight of the containers they came in. The practice dates back to ancient times when weights were measured on scales. Over the years, the term has been adopted in various languages and is now a standard term in weighing and measuring systems used worldwide. Its relevance persists in modern industries, ensuring precision in processes ranging from cooking to manufacturing.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,847, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.