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1 (compensate for) compensar2 (in printing) imprimir en offset1 (in printing) offset nombre masculino\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto offset something against something deducir algo de algon.• acodo s.m.• compensación s.f.• rebajo s.m.• recodo s.m.• retallo s.m.v.• compensar v.• contrarrestar v.• imprimir por offset v.
I 'ɔːf'set, 'ɒfsetto offset something AGAINST something — deducir* algo de algo
II 'ɔːfset, 'ɒfset ['ɒfset] (vb: pt, pp offset)1. N1) (=counterbalancing factor) compensación f2) (Typ) offset m3) (Hort) (=layer) acodo m ; (=bulb) bulbo m reproductor4) (Archit) retallo m2. VT1) (=compensate for) compensarhigher prices will be offset by wage increases — los aumentos de precios serán compensados por incrementos salariales
2) (=counteract) contrarrestar, contrapesar3.CPDoffset lithography N — = offset printing
offset press N — prensa f offset
offset printing N — impresión f con offset
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I ['ɔːf'set, 'ɒfset]to offset something AGAINST something — deducir* algo de algo
II ['ɔːfset, 'ɒfset]
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offset — [ˈɒfˌset] (past tense past participle offset) verb [T] to balance the effect of something, with the result that there is no real change or difference Falling sales were offset by strong performances in other markets.[/ex] … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
offset — verb (offset, offsetting) –verb (t) /ˈɒfsɛt / (say ofset), /ɒfˈsɛt / (say of set) 1. to balance by something else as an equivalent: to offset one thing by another. 2. to counterbalance as an equivalent does; compensate for: the gains offset the… …
offset — verb ADVERB ▪ largely, substantially ▪ The carbon emissions are largely offset by planting trees. ▪ completely, exactly, fully ▪ more than … Collocations dictionary
offset — ► NOUN 1) a consideration or amount that diminishes or balances the effect of a contrary one. 2) the amount by which something is out of line. 3) a side shoot from a plant serving for propagation. 4) a method of printing in which ink is… … English terms dictionary
offset — The verb means ‘to counterbalance’ or ‘to compensate for’ and apart from a couple of technical uses has had a limited range until recently. Now, with climate change in everyone s thoughts, it has taken on a new lease of life as the word that… … Modern English usage
offset — (n.) 1550s, act of setting off (on a journey, etc.), from OFF (Cf. off) + SET (Cf. set) (adj.). Meaning something set off against something else, a counterbalance is from 1769; the verb in this sense is from 1792. As a type of printing, in which… … Etymology dictionary
offset — verb we were not able to offset our losses over the last quarter Syn: counterbalance, balance (out), cancel (out), even out/up, counteract, countervail, neutralize, compensate for, make up for, make good, redeem, indemnify; atone for, make amends … Thesaurus of popular words
offset — verb Syn: counteract, balance (out), even out/up, counterbalance, compensate for, make up for, neutralize, cancel (out) … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
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offset — Taking a second futures or options position opposite to the initial or opening position. Selling (or purchasing) futures contracts of the same delivery month purchased (or sold) during an earlier transaction or making (or taking) delivery of the… … Financial and business terms
offset — I. noun Date: circa 1555 1. a. archaic outset, start b. cessation 2. a. (1) a short prostrate lateral shoot arising from the base of a plant (2) a small bulb arising from the base of another bulb … New Collegiate Dictionary