Definition

Having been adjusted to account for the weight of a container or packaging, so that only the weight of the contents is measured.

Example

The tared weight of the box was recorded to ensure accurate shipping costs.

Conversation

Did you remember to get the tared weight for the ingredients?

Yes, it’s all set! I made sure to measure everything accurately.

Great! I always forget to do that when baking.

No worries, it’s really important to have the tared weight for better results.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To remove the weight of a container from the total weight of its contents, so that only the weight of the contents is measured.

Example

The scale tared the weight of the empty box before measuring the apples inside.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you remember to tare the scale before weighing the ingredients?

Oh no, I forgot! I just put everything on without taring it first.

That's okay, we can just subtract the weight later.

Root Explanation

Tared comes from the word 'tare' (from Old French *tare*, meaning the weight of an empty container). The suffix '-d' indicates the past tense. Thus, 'tared' means to have deducted the weight of the container from the total weight.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tare' as the weight of an empty container that you subtract from the total weight — that's why 'tared' means to have deducted that weight.

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