offset
Definition
- n. a plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper
- v. compensate for or counterbalance
- v. cause (printed matter) to transfer or smear onto another surface
- v. create an offset in
Word forms
- Past participle
- offset
- Third person singular
- offsets
- Present participle
- offsetting
- Past tense
- offset
Example sentences
n.
The company offered a discount to offset the increase in prices.
vt.
The donation helped to offset the costs of the event.
vi.
The technician will offset the pipes to ensure proper flow.
n.
The offset in the design will help to create a more dynamic look.
n.
In programming, the offset determines how far a value is from a reference point.