What does tare mean?
A deduction made from the weight of a package or container to allow for its own weight. To remove or deduct a certain amount from something.
Example
"The store deducted the weight of the bag from the total weight of the groceries, so the customer only paid for the tare of the bag."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.