offset
Pronunciation: [ˈɔfˌsɛt]
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.
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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.
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They did not offset their mistakes, leading to more problems.
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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.
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We decided to use offset printing for our project because it provides high-quality images.
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Digital printing didn't have the same quality as offset printing for this job.
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What are the advantages of offset printing compared to other methods?