From HomoExcelsior

1. The weight of a container or wrapper that is deducted from the gross weight to obtain net weight. 2. A deduction from gross weight made to allow for the weight of a container. 3. A counterbalance, especially an empty vessel used to counterbalance the weight of a similar container. 4. To determine or indicate the tare of, especially to weigh in order to find out the tare.

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