Offset
noun'ɔf,sɛt
Noun
the time at which something is supposed to begin
Type of:Pointa natural consequence of development
Type of:EffectEventUpshotstructure where a wall or building narrows abruptly
Type of:StructureConstructiona plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper
Type of:Printinga compensating equivalent
Similar:CounterbalanceType of:Compensationa horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips
Similar:RunnerStolon
Verb
make up for
“His skills offset his opponent's superior strength”
Similar:CancelType of:BalanceEquilibrizeEquilibratecompensate for or counterbalance
“offset deposits and withdrawals”
Similar:CountervailType of:EquilibrateBalanceEquilibrisecreate an offset in
“offset a wall”
Type of:MakeCreateproduce by offset printing
“offset the conference proceedings”
Type of:PrintImpresscause (printed matter) to transfer or smear onto another surface
Type of:Transfer
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