Definitions

1. noun

the difference between a commodity’s actual weight and its saleable weight, especially in trade or commerce.

“The tare of the empty truck was subtracted from the weight of the loaded cargo before calculating the total load.”

2. noun

a defect or imperfection in a person or thing.

“The tare of the old car was evident in its worn-out tires and rusty body.”

3. verb

to remove or deduct the tare from a commodity or a quantity.

“The merchant tared the weight of the goods before calculating the final price.”

4. verb

to remove or deduct something, especially a defect or imperfection, from a person or thing.

“The artist tried to tare the flaws from her latest painting.”