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- DictionaryOff·set
noun
- 1. a consideration or amount that diminishes or balances the effect of a contrary one: "an offset against taxable profits"
- 2. the amount or distance by which something is out of line: "these wheels have an offset of four inches"
verb
- 1. counteract (something) by having an opposing force or effect: "the deficit has been more than offset by capital inflows"
- 2. place out of line: "several places where the ridge was offset at right angles to its length"