Offset
volume
British pronunciation/ˈɒfsɛt/
American pronunciation/ˈɔfˌsɛt/, /ɔfˈsɛt/

Definition & Meaning of "offset"

to offset
01

to compensate for the effects of something through appropriate actions or measures

Transitive: to offset effects of something
to offset definition and meaning
02

to print images, text, or designs using a printing process where the inked image is first transferred to a rubber plate and then applied to the printing surface

Transitive: to offset printed material
03

to create a displacement or shift in the alignment of a structure to avoid obstruction or ensure proper fitting

Transitive: to offset a structure
04

to leave a mark or impression on an adjacent page or sheet by transferring ink from a freshly printed surface

Intransitive
Offset
01

structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly

02

a plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper

03

a natural consequence of development

04

a horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips

05

a thing that reduces or neutralizes the effect of another thing

06

the time at which something is supposed to begin

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Example
Renewable energy sources can offset the dependence on fossil fuels.
Increased exercise may offset the negative impact of a high-calorie diet.
Planting trees can help offset carbon emissions in the environment.
She is actively offsetting her carbon footprint by using public transportation and reducing energy consumption.
The company implemented cost-saving measures to offset financial losses.
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