offset

Noun
  1. The time at which something is supposed to begin (synset 115290329)
    "they got an early start"; "she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her"
    is a type of: point, point in time - an instant of time
    subtypes:
    same as: beginning, commencement, first, get-go, kickoff, outset, showtime, start, starting time
  2. A compensating equivalent (synset 113312212)
    is a type of: compensation - something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
    same as: counterbalance
  3. A horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips (synset 113148602)
    is a type of: plant organ - a functional and structural unit of a plant or fungus
    same as: runner, stolon
  4. A natural consequence of development (synset 111435835)
    is a type of: consequence, effect, event, issue, outcome, result, upshot - a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
    same as: branch, offshoot, outgrowth
  5. A plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper (synset 106693315)
    is a type of: printing, printing process - reproduction by applying ink to paper as for publication
    subtypes:
    same as: offset printing
  6. Structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly (synset 104183808)
    is a type of: construction, structure - a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
    same as: set-back, setoff
Verb
  1. Compensate for or counterbalance (synset 202723890)
    "offset deposits and withdrawals"
    is a type of: balance, equilibrate, equilibrise, equilibrize - bring into balance or equilibrium
    same as: countervail
  2. Make up for (synset 202723706)
    "His skills offset his opponent's superior strength"
    is a type of: balance, equilibrate, equilibrise, equilibrize - bring into balance or equilibrium
    subtypes: counteract, counterbalance, countervail, neutralize - oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
    same as: cancel, set off
  3. Cause (printed matter) to transfer or smear onto another surface (synset 202236826)
    is a type of: transfer - move from one place to another
  4. Create an offset in (synset 201750893)
    "offset a wall"
    is a type of: create, make - make or cause to be or to become
  5. Produce by offset printing (synset 201750748)
    "offset the conference proceedings"
    is a type of: impress, print - reproduce by printing

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