Offset

['ɒfset] or [,ɔf'sɛt]

Definition

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

(verb.) produce by offset printing; 'offset the conference proceedings'.

(verb.) create an offset in; 'offset a wall'.

(verb.) cause (printed matter) to transfer or smear onto another surface.

(verb.) compensate for or counterbalance; 'offset deposits and withdrawals'.

Checker: Wilmer--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) In general, that which is set off, from, before, or against, something

(n.) A short prostrate shoot, which takes root and produces a tuft of leaves, etc. See Illust. of Houseleek.

(n.) 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.

(n.) A spur from a range of hills or mountains.

(n.) 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.

(n.) A short distance measured at right angles from a line actually run to some point in an irregular boundary, or to some object.

(n.) 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.

(n.) 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.

(imp. & p. p.) of Offset

(v. t.) To set off; to place over against; to balance; as, to offset one account or charge against another.

(v. t.) To form an offset in, as in a wall, rod, pipe, etc.

(v. i.) To make an offset.

Inputed by Hannibal

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Sprout, shoot, slip, branch, offshoot, twig, scion.[2]. Counterpoise, counterbalance, set-off, equivalent.

Edited by Lancelot