offset

ˈɔfsɛt
offsetting
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Translation of offset from English into Dutch,

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Verb

tr.
1.

counterbalance

counteract something by having an equal and opposite force or effect
  • The extra income offsets the expenses of the project.Het extra inkomen compenseert de kosten van het project
2.

printing

TECH.
print by transferring ink from a plate through a rubber blanket
TECH.
offsetdrukken afdrukken drukken
  • They offset the brochures for the event.Ze offsetdrukten de brochures voor het evenement.

Noun

1.

compensation

something that counterbalances or compensates for another thing
  • The tax credit served as an offset for the expenses.De belastingkorting diende als een compensatie voor de uitgaven.
2.

alignment

TECH.
the distance one thing is misaligned with another
TECH.
  • The offset in the tiles was noticeable.De verplaatsing in de tegels was merkbaar.
3.

printing

TECH.
printing process transferring ink via a rubber blanket
TECH.
offset
  • Offset is commonly used for high-volume printing.Offset wordt vaak gebruikt voor drukwerk met hoge oplages.
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Expressions with offset: examples in English and translations in Dutch

CO2-compensatie
koolstofcompensatie
They invested in carbon offsets by funding reforestation projects.
offsetdruk
Offset printing is widely used for high-volume publications like newspapers.
verrekeningsrecht
compensatierecht
The bank exercised its right of offset to recover the loan.
offsetpapier
The company prints all its catalogs on high-quality offset paper.
offsetspanning
The amplifier’s offset voltage must be minimized for accurate sensor measurements.
offsetbombardement
The offset bombing caused less damage than expected.

Images of offset

  • offset: short shoot in plants that roots and grows new plants
    (plant) uitloper
  • offset: horizontal ledge on a wall due to thickness change
    (architecture) uitsparing

Synonyms and analogies of offset in English

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.

Translations of "offset" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
compenserenv.

Volunteering for tree planting helps offset the carbon footprint created by daily activities.

Vrijwillig bomen planten helpt de ecologische voetafdruk van dagelijkse activiteiten te compenseren.

verrekenenv.

The acquiring company cannot offset the losses against its own profits.

De overnemer kan die verliezen niet met zijn eigen winsten verrekenen.

Adjective / Participle
gecompenseerdpp.

The harmful emissions were reduced as an offset by planting more trees.

De schadelijke uitstoot werd gecompenseerd door meer bomen te planten.

geneutraliseerdadj.

This will offset some of the positive factors described above.

Hierdoor worden enkele van de bovengenoemde positieve factoren geneutraliseerd.

Noun
compensatienf.

The company gave an offset to balance the increased costs of materials.

Het bedrijf gaf een compensatie om de hogere materiaalkosten op te vangen.

verschuivingnf.

Enter a description of the offset in the box that opens.

Voer een beschrijving voor de verschuiving in in het vak dat opent.

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offset: Examples and translations in context

She applied for a rebate to offset part of the tuition fees.

Ze vroeg een teruggaaf aan om een deel van het collegegeld te compenseren.

A hedge serves to offset potential losses from other risky financial activities.

Een hedge dient om mogelijke verliezen uit andere risicovolle financiële transacties te compenseren.

Parents often use the baby bonus to offset hospital and medical expenses.

Ouders gebruiken de geboortepremie vaak om ziekenhuis- en medische kosten te compenseren.

She made compensating efforts to offset the missed deadlines at work.

Ze leverde extra inspanningen om de gemiste deadlines op het werk te compenseren.

The company implemented counteracting policies to offset the economic downturn.

Het bedrijf voerde beleid in om de economische neergang zoveel mogelijk te compenseren.

When closing books, carry forward losses to offset future profits effectively.

Bij het afsluiten van de boeken moet je verliezen meenemen om toekomstige winsten te compenseren.

Learn from each other's strong points and offset the weaknesses.

Leer van elkaars sterke punten en de zwakheden te compenseren.

So we need a lot of innovation to offset this decline.

We hebben veel innovatie nodig om deze daling te compenseren.

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offset printingoffset papercarbon offsetright of offset
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