Offset — synonyms, definition

1. offset (a)

balanced equivalent in equilibrium poised

2. offset (Noun)

beginning branch commencement contrast first get-go kickoff offset printing offshoot opposition outgrowth outset runner set-back setoff showtime start starting time stolon

offset (Noun) — The time when something begins. ex. "she knew from the offset that he was the man for her"

offset (Noun) — A compensating equivalent.

offset (Noun) — A horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips.

offset (Noun) — A natural consequence of development.

offset (Noun) — A plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper.

offset (Noun) — Structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly.

compensation consequence construction effect event issue outcome plant organ point point in time printing printing process result structure upshot birth incipience incipiency letterset printing photo-offset photo-offset printing starting point terminus a quo threshold

3. offset (Verb)

balance cancel compensate compensate for counteract counterbalance counterpoise countervail cover defray equalise equalize expiate go back indemnify make up for neutralise neutralize oppose pay • • •

offset (Verb) — Compensate for or counterbalance. ex. "offset deposits and withdrawals"

offset (Verb) — Make up for. ex. "His skills offset his opponent's superior strength"

offset (Verb) — Cause (printed matter) to transfer or smear onto another surface.

offset (Verb) — Create an offset in. ex. "offset a wall"

offset (Verb) — Produce by offset printing. ex. "offset the conference proceedings"

balance create equilibrate equilibrise equilibrize impress make print transfer counteract counterbalance countervail neutralise neutralize