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OFFSETTING Synonyms

29 synonyms for offsetting. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For OFFSETTING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for offsetting, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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