1. present participle of tare: adjusting a scale to zero by accounting for the weight of a container
Usage: technical

Examples

• The lab technician is taring the scale before weighing the chemicals.
• Make sure you’re taring the balance with the empty beaker first.
• After taring the container, add the sample to get an accurate measurement.
• The recipe calls for taring the bowl before adding ingredients.
• She spent time taring each scale to ensure precise measurements.