Definitions
Offsetting - as a noun
The time at which something is supposed to begin
Example: "They got an early start"
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A horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips
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A plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper
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Offsetting - as a verb
Compensate for or counterbalance
Example: "Offset deposits and withdrawals"
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Make up for
Example: "His skills offset his opponent's superior strength"
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Cause (printed matter) to transfer or smear onto another surface
Create an offset in
Example: "Offset a wall"
Produce by offset printing
Example: "Offset the conference proceedings"
Example Sentences
"The offsetting costs were deducted from the overall budget."
"The offsetting transaction minimized the financial impact."
"The company implemented an offsetting strategy to balance the losses."
"The offsetting factors contributed to stabilizing the market."
"The offsetting payments helped equalize the distribution of resources."
Word Game Points
Is OFFSETTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, offsetting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OFFSETTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is OFFSETTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, offsetting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOFFSETTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is OFFSETTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, offsetting is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOFFSETTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.