noun a consideration or amount that diminishes or balances the effect of an opposite one
verb to counterbalance or compensate for (something)
adjective having a side or part that is set back or displaced from the front or center
adverb in a way that is set off or moved to a side
In environmental science, carbon offsetting is a method used to compensate for carbon dioxide emissions by investing in projects that reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions.
In construction, an offset is a structural deviation or shift from a straight line or surface.
In finance, offsetting refers to the practice of using one financial transaction to balance or counteract the effects of another transaction.
In engineering, offset refers to the distance from a reference point or line, often used in measurements and design.
In computer science, an offset is a specific location in memory or storage, often used in programming and data structures.
In printing, offset printing is a commonly used printing technique where ink is transferred from a plate to a rubber blanket, then to the printing surface.
In the publishing industry, offset printing is commonly used to produce books, magazines, and other printed materials in large quantities.
In research studies, researchers often use an offset design to control for potential confounding variables and ensure the validity of their results.