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noun
- 1. a consideration or amount that diminishes or balances the effect of a contrary one: "an offset against taxable profits"
- 2. the amount or distance by which something is out of line: "these wheels have an offset of four inches"
verb
- 1. counteract (something) by having an opposing force or effect: "the deficit has been more than offset by capital inflows"
- 2. place out of line: "several places where the ridge was offset at right angles to its length"
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The meaning of OFFSET is to place over against something : balance. How to use offset in a sentence.
Offset means to balance one influence against an opposing influence, or to pay for something that reduces harm or damage. Learn more about the verb and noun forms, synonyms, and usage in different contexts.
Offset can be a noun, verb, or adjective with different meanings. As a noun, it can mean a compensation, a printing method, a plant branch, or a geological feature. As a verb, it can mean to balance, to print, or to project.
When you offset something—say, the price of gas—you find a way to make up for it. My new car's ability to get fifty miles per gallon offset the rise in the price of gas. Offset functions as both a noun and a verb.
noun. something that counterbalances, counteracts, or compensates for something else; compensating equivalent. the start, beginning, or outset. Synonyms: onset. a short lateral shoot by which certain plants are propagated. an offshoot or branch of a specific population or family. any offshoot; branch. Also called off set print ing,Lithography.
to balance one influence against an opposing influence, so that there is no great difference as a result: The extra cost of traveling to work is offset by the lower price of houses here.
Offset can mean a balance, compensation, or counteraction for something else, or a short lateral shoot or branch. It can also refer to a printing method, a geological feature, or a surveying measurement.
