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.
In general, that which is set off, from, before, or against, something
Noun
structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly
Noun
a plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper
Noun
a natural consequence of development
Noun
a horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips
Noun
a compensating equivalent
Noun
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"
Verb
produce by offset printing; "offset the conference proceedings"
Verb
create an offset in; "offset a wall"
Verb
cause (printed matter) to transfer or smear onto another surface
Verb
make up for; "His skills offset his opponent''s superior strength"
Verb
compensate for or counterbalance; "offset deposits and withdrawals"
n.
In general, that which is set off, from, before, or
against, something
n.
A short prostrate shoot, which takes root and produces a
tuft of leaves, etc. See Illust. of Houseleek.
n.
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.
n.
A spur from a range of hills or mountains.
n.
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.
n.
A short distance measured at right angles from a line
actually run to some point in an irregular boundary, or to some object.
n.
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.
n.
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.
imp. & p. p.
of Offset
v. t.
To set off; to place over against; to balance; as, to
offset one account or charge against another.
v. t.
To form an offset in, as in a wall, rod, pipe, etc.
v. i.
To make an offset.
Offset
Offset
Offset
In general, that which is set off, from, before, or against, something
To set off; to place over against; to balance;
To make an offset.
Usage Examples
Ads featuring real women and real beauty are such a necessary component to offset the potentially dangerous programming out there for little girls.
Geoengineering - the deliberate, large-scale manipulation of the earth's climate to offset global warming - is a nightmare fix for climate change.
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Other Usage ExamplesThere are a lot of impractical things about owning a Porsche. But they're all offset by the driving experience. It really is unique. Lamborghinis and Ferraris come close. And they are more powerful, but they don't handle like a Porsche.
It's true that humanity has seen a succession of crises, wars and atrocities, but this negative side is offset by advances in technology and cultural exchanges.
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