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Meaning of 'offset' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Offset [ imp. & p. p.]
- of Offset
2 . 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.
3 . Offset [ v. i.]
- To make an offset.
4 . 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.

Meaning of 'offset' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . offset [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the time at which something is supposed to begin
Example in sentence:
  • she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her;
  • they got an early start
2 . offset [ v]
Meaning (2):
- make up for
Example in sentence:
  • His skills offset his opponent's superior strength
Meaning (3):
- create an offset in
Example in sentence:
  • offset a wall
Meaning (4):
- compensate for or counterbalance
Example in sentence:
  • offset deposits and withdrawals
Meaning (5):
- produce by offset printing
Example in sentence:
  • offset the conference proceedings

Nearby Words:

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