Pronunciation: /ˈɔfˌsɛt/
noun a consideration or amount that diminishes or balances the effect of an opposite one
A1 I used an offset to hang the picture on the wall.
A2 The offset of the printer needs to be adjusted for better alignment.
B1 The company used tax credits as an offset for their expenses.
B2 The offset in the budget helped to balance out the unexpected costs.
C1 The offset in the exchange rate affected the company's international sales.
C2 The offset strategy proved to be successful in minimizing the financial risk.
verb to counterbalance or compensate for (something)
A1 I offset my carbon footprint by planting trees.
A2 She offset her expenses by selling some old furniture.
B1 The company offset its carbon emissions by investing in renewable energy projects.
B2 The benefits of the new policy were offset by the increased costs.
C1 The positive effects of the medication were offset by some negative side effects.
C2 The company's profits were offset by a decrease in sales in the second quarter.
adjective having a side or part that is set back or displaced from the front or center
A1 The offset table was used to keep track of the numbers.
A2 The offset printer was not working properly.
B1 The offset position of the image needed to be adjusted.
B2 The offset color of the painting added a unique touch.
C1 The offset angle of the camera gave a different perspective.
C2 The offset font choice in the document made it stand out.
adverb in a way that is set off or moved to a side
A1 She offset the cost of her new car by selling her old one.
A2 He offset his carbon footprint by planting trees.
B1 The company offset their emissions by investing in renewable energy projects.
B2 The benefits of the new policy will offset the initial costs.
C1 The increase in sales offset the decrease in production efficiency.
C2 The company offset the decrease in revenue by increasing their market share.
formal The company implemented a carbon offset program to reduce its environmental impact.
informal I heard that using recycled materials can help offset the pollution caused by manufacturing.
slang Eating a salad for lunch can offset the calories from the burger I had for dinner.
figurative His charisma offset his lack of experience in the job interview.
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