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OFFSET

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There are 11 meanings of the word Offset.

Offset - as a noun

The time at which something is supposed to begin

Example: "They got an early start"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beginningcommencementfirstget-gokickoffoutsetshowtimestartstarting time
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pointpoint in time
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A compensating equivalent

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
counterbalance

A horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
runnerstolon

A natural consequence of development

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
branchoffshootoutgrowth

A plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
offset printing
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
printingprinting process
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
set-backsetoff

Offset - as a verb

Compensate for or counterbalance

Example: "Offset deposits and withdrawals"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
countervail

Make up for

Example: "His skills offset his opponent's superior strength"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cancelset off
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
balanceequilibrateequilibriseequilibrize
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause (printed matter) to transfer or smear onto another surface

Create an offset in

Example: "Offset a wall"

Produce by offset printing

Example: "Offset the conference proceedings"

Example Sentences

"The painter used an offset to transfer the image onto the canvas."
"The engineer calculated the offset between two points on the map."
"The company experienced an offset in their sales due to the economic downturn."
"The photographer adjusted the color offset in the image to achieve the desired effect."
"He could not find the offset in the financial statement that caused the discrepancy."
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Word Game Points

Is OFFSET a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, offset is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OFFSET has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is OFFSET a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, offset is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OFFSET has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is OFFSET a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, offset is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OFFSET has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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