OFFSETTING Synonyms
28 hypernyms for offsetting. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for OFFSETTING
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| balancing | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
noun • getting two things to correspond | ||||||
| offset | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the time at which something is supposed to begin • a compensating equivalent • a horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips • a natural consequence of development • a plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper • structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly verb • compensate for or counterbalance • make up for • cause (printed matter) to transfer or smear onto another surface • create an offset in • produce by offset printing | ||||||
| compensating | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
verb • adjust for • make amends for; pay compensation for • make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities • make reparations or amends for • do or give something to somebody in return • make payment to; compensate | ||||||
| counteracting | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
verb • act in opposition to • oppose or check by a counteraction • oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions • destroy property or hinder normal operations | ||||||
| counterpoising | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
noun • a weight that balances another weight verb • constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to | ||||||
| countervailing | adjective adj | |||||
verb • compensate for or counterbalance • oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions | ||||||
| neutralizing | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
verb • make politically neutral and thus inoffensive • make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of • oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions • get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing • make incapable of military action • make chemically neutral | ||||||
| counterbalancing | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
noun • a weight that balances another weight • equality of distribution • a compensating equivalent verb • adjust for • contrast with equal weight or force • oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions | ||||||
| beginning | noun n | |||||
noun • the event consisting of the start of something • the time at which something is supposed to begin • the first part or section of something • the place where something begins, where it springs into being • the act of starting something adjective satellite • serving to begin | ||||||
| branch | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a division of some larger or more complex organization • a division of a stem, or secondary stem arising from the main stem of a plant • a part of a forked or branching shape • a natural consequence of development • a stream or river connected to a larger one • any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm verb • grow and send out branches or branch-like structures • divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork | ||||||
| cancel | verb v | |||||
noun • a notation cancelling a previous sharp or flat verb • postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled • make up for • declare null and void; make ineffective • remove or make invisible • make invalid for use | ||||||
| commencement | noun n | |||||
noun • the time at which something is supposed to begin • an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred • the act of starting something | ||||||
| counterbalance | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a weight that balances another weight • equality of distribution • a compensating equivalent verb • adjust for • contrast with equal weight or force • oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions | ||||||
| countervail | verb v | |||||
verb • compensate for or counterbalance • oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions | ||||||
| first | verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj | |||||
adjective • preceding all others in time or space or degree • highest in pitch or chief among parts or voices or instruments or orchestra sections noun • the first or highest in an ordering or series • the first element in a countable series • the time at which something is supposed to begin • the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate) • an honours degree of the highest class • the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving adverb • before anything else • the initial time • before another in time, space, or importance • prominently forward adjective satellite • serving to begin • ranking above all others • serving to set in motion | ||||||
| get-go | noun n | |||||
noun • the time at which something is supposed to begin | ||||||
| kickoff | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • (football) a kick from the center of the field to start a football game or to resume it after a score • the time at which something is supposed to begin • a start given to contestants | ||||||
| offshoot | noun n | |||||
noun • a natural consequence of development | ||||||
| outgrowth | noun n | |||||
noun • a natural consequence of development • the gradual beginning or coming forth • a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant | ||||||
| outset | noun n | |||||
noun • the time at which something is supposed to begin | ||||||