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offset

Pronunciation: [ˈɔfˌsɛt]

Word

Learn how to use offset in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “finance”

(noun) an amount that balances or reduces the effect of something else. It’s like how you can use one good score to balance out a bad score in a game.

Example

The company's profits were higher this year, which helped to offset last year's losses.

Example

There was no offset to balance the high costs, resulting in a big loss.

Example

What can we do to create an offset for our budget shortfall?

Context: “compensation”

(verb) to counteract or balance something by using an opposite effect. It's like if you do something wrong and then try to make up for it by doing something good.

Example

The new tree planting program will offset the carbon emissions from the factory.

Example

They did not offset their mistakes, leading to more problems.

Example

How can we offset the impact of our actions on the environment?

Context: “printing”

(noun) a process in printing where ink is transferred from a plate to a rubber blanket and then to the printing surface. It helps make sure images and texts come out clear and sharp.

Example

We decided to use offset printing for our project because it provides high-quality images.

Example

Digital printing didn't have the same quality as offset printing for this job.

Example

What are the advantages of offset printing compared to other methods?

How to pronounce offset

Pronunciation: [ˈɔfˌsɛt]

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