Meaning & Definition of Offset in English
English⟶
Offset
/ɔfsɛt/
noun
1. The time at which something is supposed to begin
- "They got an early start"
- "She knew from the get-go that he was the man for her"
synonym:
- beginning,
- commencement,
- first,
- outset,
- get-go,
- start,
- kickoff,
- starting time,
- showtime,
- offset
2. A compensating equivalent
synonym:
- counterbalance,
- offset
3. A horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips
synonym:
- stolon,
- runner,
- offset
4. A natural consequence of development
synonym:
- outgrowth,
- branch,
- offshoot,
- offset
5. A plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper
synonym:
- offset,
- offset printing
6. Structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly
synonym:
- set-back,
- setoff,
- offset
verb
1. Compensate for or counterbalance
- "Offset deposits and withdrawals"
synonym:
- offset,
- countervail
2. Make up for
- "His skills offset his opponent's superior strength"
synonym:
- cancel,
- offset,
- set off
3. Cause (printed matter) to transfer or smear onto another surface
synonym:
- offset
4. Create an offset in
- "Offset a wall"
synonym:
- offset
5. Produce by offset printing
- "Offset the conference proceedings"
synonym:
- offset