offsetting
ˈɒfˌsɛtɪŋ
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Definition of offsetting - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
compensatingserving to compensate for something
  • The offsetting benefits made the investment worthwhile despite the risks.
balancing compensatory
2.
balancecounteracting or balancing an effect
  • The offsetting measures reduced the environmental impact.
compensating counterbalancing neutralizing

Noun

1.
financepractice of balancing one thing with another opposite thing
  • Offsetting of losses with gains is common in accounting.
2.
measurementamount by which something is shifted or displaced
  • The offsetting was measured to be five centimeters.
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balance used to counteract another financial element
The offsetting balance neutralized the company's liabilities.

Origin of offsetting

Old English, ofsettan (to set against)

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counteracting
offsetting or counteracting
hedgedadj.
finance
protected against financial risk by offsetting
offsetting
serving to offset or balance something
business accounting
legal ability to reduce tax by offsetting losses
risk reduction
practice of offsetting trades to reduce risk
balance
balancing or offsetting another force or influence
risk management
without offsetting position against price moves

Examples of offsetting in a sentence

  • Offsetting measures were taken to balance the environmental impact.
  • The offsetting benefits helped stabilize the economy.
  • Offsetting actions were necessary to maintain equilibrium.
  • Offsetting of travel expenses against reimbursements reduced the project’s net cost.
  • The trader relied on offsetting of currency risk with forward contracts.
  • The technician adjusted the offsetting to align the two panels perfectly.

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  1. French:compensateur, compensation, ...
  2. German:kompensierend, Verrechnung, ...
  3. Italian:compensativo, compensazione, ...
  4. Spanish:compensatorio, compensación, ...
  5. Portuguese:compensatório, compensação, ...
  6. Chinese:抵消的, 对冲, ...
  7. Japanese:相殺する, 相殺, ...
  8. Arabic:تَعْوِيضِي, مُقَاصَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְקַזֵּז, קִיזּוּז, ...
  10. Russian:компенсирующий, зачёт, ...
  11. Ukrainian:компенсуючі, взаємозалік, ...
  12. Hindi:पूरक, समायोजन, ...
offset
ˈɔfsɛt

Definition of offset - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
counterbalancecounteract something by having an equal and opposite force or effect
  • The extra income offsets the expenses of the project..
balance neutralize
2.
printingTECH.print by transferring ink from a plate through a rubber blanketTECH.
  • They offset the brochures for the event.
duplicate lithograph reproduce

Noun

1.
compensationsomething that counterbalances or compensates for another thing
  • The tax credit served as an offset for the expenses.
compensation counterbalance equivalent
2.
alignmentTECH.the distance one thing is misaligned with anotherTECH.
  • The offset in the tiles was noticeable.
deviation displacement misalignment
3.
printingTECH.printing process transferring ink via a rubber blanketTECH.
  • Offset is commonly used for high-volume printing.
lithography offset printing planographic printing
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Images of offset

  • offset: short shoot in plants that roots and grows new plants
    short shoot in plants that roots and grows new plants
  • offset: horizontal ledge on a wall due to thickness change
    horizontal ledge on a wall due to thickness change

Expressions with offset

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compensatory measure for carbon emissions through projects
They invested in carbon offsets by funding reforestation projects.
printing method using plates, rubber blankets, and printing surfaces
Offset printing is widely used for high-volume publications like newspapers.
legal authority to seize funds for debt recovery
The bank exercised its right of offset to recover the loan.
paper made for printing with metal plates and rubber cylinders
The company prints all its catalogs on high-quality offset paper.
small voltage that shifts a circuit signal away from its reference level
The amplifier’s offset voltage must be minimized for accurate sensor measurements.
event of bombing using offset strategy
The offset bombing caused less damage than expected.

Origin of offset

Old French, offset (to set off)

Examples of offset in a sentence

  • The savings will offset the initial costs.
  • The company decided to offset the new catalog.
  • They offset the posters for the campaign.
  • The insurance payout was an offset for the damages.
  • Her bonus acted as an offset to her low salary.
  • Engineers corrected the offset in the bridge alignment.

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  1. French:compenser, compensation, ...
  2. German:ausgleichen, Ausgleich, ...
  3. Italian:compensare, compensazione, ...
  4. Spanish:compensar, compensación, ...
  5. Portuguese:compensar, compensação, ...
  6. Chinese:抵消, 补偿, ...
  7. Japanese:相殺する, 相殺, ...
  8. Arabic:عَادَلَ, تعويض, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְקַזֵּז, קִיזּוּז, ...
  10. Russian:компенсировать, компенсация, ...
  11. Ukrainian:компенсувати, компенсація, ...
  12. Hindi:संतुलित करना, प्रतिपूरक, ...
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