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Definitions and Meaning of offset in English
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
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
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.
offset (imp. & p. p.)
of Offset
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.
offset (v. i.)
To make an offset.
FAQs About the word offset
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
Correct,counteract,counterbalance,neutralise,outweigh,annul,cancel (out),Compensate (for),counterpoise,invalidate
Continuance,continuation,extension,persistence,prolongation
off-season => off-season, offscouring => offscouring, offsaddle => dismount, off-roader => off-roader, off-putting => off-putting,
