Offset word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "offset" word

[noun] structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly
[noun] a plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper
[noun] a natural consequence of development
[noun] a horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips
[noun] a compensating equivalent
[noun] the time at which something begins; "They got an early start"
[verb] make up for; "His skills offset his opponent's superior strength"
[verb] compensate for or counterbalance; "offset deposits and withdrawals"

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\Off"set`\, n. [Off + set. Cf. {Set-off}.] In general, that which is set off, from, before, or against, something; as: 1. (Bot.) A short prostrate shoot, which takes root and produces a tuft of leaves, etc. See Illust. of {Houseleek}. 2. A sum, account, or value set off against another sum or account, as an equivalent; hence, anything which is given in exchange or retaliation; a set-off. 3. A spur from a range of hills or mountains. 4. (Arch.) A horizontal ledge on the face of a wall, formed by a diminution of its thickness, or by the weathering or upper surface of a part built out from it; -- called also {set-off}. 5. (Surv.) A short distance measured at right angles from a line actually run to some point in an irregular boundary, or to some object. 6. (Mech.) An abrupt bend in an object, as a rod, by which one part is turned aside out of line, but nearly parallel, with the rest; the part thus bent aside. 7. (Print.) A more or less distinct transfer of a printed page or picture to the opposite page, when the pages are pressed together before the ink is dry or when it is poor. {Offset staff} (Surv.), a rod, usually ten links long, used in measuring offsets.
\Off*set"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Offset}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Offsetting}.] 1. To set off; to place over against; to balance; as, to offset one account or charge against another. 2. To form an offset in, as in a wall, rod, pipe, etc.
\Off"set\, v. i. (Printing) To make an offset.

Synonyms for offset

beginning, branch, cancel, commencement, counterbalance, first, kickoff, offset printing, offshoot, outgrowth, outset, runner, set back, set off, setoff, start, starting time, stolon

Antonyms: end, ending, middle

Related terms: antipole, atone for, cancel out, chromotypy, chromoxylography, color printing, counterirritant, counterterm, counterwork, dampen, equalize, halftone engraving, lithogravure, lithophotogravure, makeweight, offprint, offset lithography, opposite number, overshoot, photography, photozincography, printing, quid pro quo, redress, sheetwork, show consideration, soften, soften the blow, typolithography, undo

The fun area, different aproach to word »offset«

Let's analyse "offset" as pure text. This string has Six letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: TESFFO. Average typing speed for these characters is 1680 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: --- ..-. ..-. ... . -

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: offset: 6 + 5 = 11, reduced: 11 . and the final result is Eleven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: offset: 6 + 6 + 6 + 1 + 5 + 2 = 26, reduced: 8, and the final result is Eight.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
F (2)	6	Lovers	Practical, Faithful, Organizer
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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