noun
- things that counterbalance or compensate for something else
- printing technique where ink is transferred from a plate to a rubber surface and then to paper
Usage: printing
verb
- counterbalances or compensates for something
- places or positions something at an angle or to one side
Examples
- The company’s losses in one division were balanced by offsets in another.
- Carbon offsets help companies reduce their environmental impact.
- The magazine uses offset printing for better image quality.
- Higher fuel costs offset the savings from reduced labor expenses.
- The architect offset the windows to create visual interest.
- Tax credits offset some of the burden on small businesses.