offset (Meaning)

Wordnet

offset (n)

the time at which something is supposed to begin

a compensating equivalent

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

a natural consequence of development

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

structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly

Wordnet

offset (v)

compensate for or counterbalance

make up for

cause (printed matter) to transfer or smear onto another surface

create an offset in

produce by offset printing

Webster

offset (n.)

In general, that which is set off, from, before, or against, something

A short prostrate shoot, which takes root and produces a tuft of leaves, etc. See Illust. of Houseleek.

A sum, account, or value set off against another sum or account, as an equivalent; hence, anything which is given in exchange or retaliation; a set-off.

A spur from a range of hills or mountains.

A horizontal ledge on the face of a wall, formed by a diminution of its thickness, or by the weathering or upper surface of a part built out from it; -- called also set-off.

A short distance measured at right angles from a line actually run to some point in an irregular boundary, or to some object.

An abrupt bend in an object, as a rod, by which one part is turned aside out of line, but nearly parallel, with the rest; the part thus bent aside.

A more or less distinct transfer of a printed page or picture to the opposite page, when the pages are pressed together before the ink is dry or when it is poor.

Webster

offset (imp. & p. p.)

of Offset

Webster

offset (v. t.)

To set off; to place over against; to balance; as, to offset one account or charge against another.

To form an offset in, as in a wall, rod, pipe, etc.

Webster

offset (v. i.)

To make an offset.

offset Sentence Examples

  1. The intricate patterns offset each other, creating a stunning visual effect.
  2. The new addition to the building offset the original structure, enhancing its architectural balance.
  3. The camera's offset lens allowed for unique and unconventional perspectives.
  4. The company's recent marketing campaign was designed to offset losses incurred during the pandemic.
  5. The opposing forces offset each other, resulting in a stalemate that prevented further conflict.
  6. The doctor prescribed medication to offset the adverse effects of the surgery.
  7. The conservation efforts offset the environmental impact of the development project.
  8. The time zones offset by six hours made communication between the two countries challenging.
  9. The offset of the wheel alignment caused the car to pull towards one side.
  10. The offset in the budget was offset by unexpected profits from another project.

FAQs About the word offset

the time at which something is supposed to begin, a compensating equivalent, a horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at it

neutralize, counterbalance, outweigh,correct, counteract,compensate (for), negative, remedy, invalidate, counterpoise

continuance, continuation, extension, extension, continuance,continuation,persistence, persistence, prolongation,prolongation

The intricate patterns offset each other, creating a stunning visual effect.

The new addition to the building offset the original structure, enhancing its architectural balance.

The camera's offset lens allowed for unique and unconventional perspectives.

The company's recent marketing campaign was designed to offset losses incurred during the pandemic.