offset
Compensate for something
Offset centers on the idea of counterbalancing or compensating.
Gains offset losses; one factor offsets another.
An offset is something that balances or counteracts: The tax break was an offset against higher costs.
In printing and design, offset refers to a technique where ink transfers to an intermediate surface before paper, or to positioning that's slightly displaced from center: The text was offset to the left.
As a verb, to offset is to counteract or place at an angle: Solar panels offset our electricity bill.
Offsetting force or weight
- neutralizeCancel an effect
- counteractNullify by opposing force
- mitigateMake less severe
- rectifyTo make something right
adjustment · correction · equilibrate · redress · equalize · makeup · counterweight · countervailing
Grease-based flat plate printing
- plateFlat dish for food
- CMYKSubtractive color model
- registrationFormal recording of participation
- inkWriting fluid
press · prepress · halftone · bleed · overprint · separation · duotone · proofing
Removal from usual location
- distanceSpace between two points
- spacingInterval arrangement between objects
- gapUnfilled space between
- shiftMovement or work period
margin · deviation · clearance · setback · separation · interval · positioning · alignment
Initial point of something
- beginningInitial stage of something
- kickoffOpening play in football
- commencementAct of starting
- launchSet into motion
inception · genesis · onset · threshold · debut · origin · baseline · starting point
Curve or flex
- branchDivision or woody limb
- elbowArm's middle joint
- fittingSuitable or proper
- jointShared by multiple parties
plumbing · connector · coupling · lateral · angle · run · nipple · reducer
Financial record book
- accountingMaintaining financial records
- bookkeepingRecording financial transactions systematically
- creditsUnits toward graduation
- debitsRecorded account reductions
journal · entries · reconciliation · trial balance · general ledger · posting · adjustments · accruals
Units toward graduation
- emissionsSubstances released into air
- tradingExchanging for value
- neutralityState of taking sides
- footprintMark from stepping
sequestration · cap-and-trade · renewable · certification · Kyoto · Paris · verification · retirement
counterbalance
Offsetting force or weight
- neutralizeCancel an effect
- counteractNullify by opposing force
- mitigateMake less severe
rectify · adjustment · correction · equilibrate · redress · equalize · makeup · counterweight · countervailing · hedge
lithography
Grease-based flat plate printing
- plateFlat dish for food
- CMYKSubtractive color model
- registrationFormal recording of participation
ink · press · prepress · halftone · bleed · overprint · separation · duotone · proofing · typography
displacement
Removal from usual location
- distanceSpace between two points
- spacingInterval arrangement between objects
- gapUnfilled space between
shift · margin · deviation · clearance · setback · separation · interval · positioning · alignment · datum
outset
Initial point of something
- beginningInitial stage of something
- kickoffOpening play in football
- commencementAct of starting
launch · inception · genesis · onset · threshold · debut · origin · baseline · starting point · head start
bend
Curve or flex
joint · plumbing · connector · coupling · lateral · angle · run · nipple · reducer · tee
ledger
Financial record book
- accountingMaintaining financial records
- bookkeepingRecording financial transactions systematically
- creditsUnits toward graduation
debits · journal · entries · reconciliation · trial balance · general ledger · posting · adjustments · accruals · deferrals
credits
Units toward graduation
- emissionsSubstances released into air
- tradingExchanging for value
- neutralityState of taking sides
footprint · sequestration · cap-and-trade · renewable · certification · Kyoto · Paris · verification · retirement · registry
index
Alphabetical guide to contents
memory · displacement · array · buffer · relative · hexadecimal · binary · seek · cursor
- balanceequilibrium, balancing, harmony, stability, symmetry
- neutralizationneutralization, pH balance, buffer, buffer solution, buffering
- directivesdefine, include, else, if, error
- memory addressesmemory address, physical address, return address, pointer
- archeryarrow, bow, bows, arrows, archer
- printingprinting press, letterpress, printing, lithographers, press
offsetamplify
Increase in strength
intensify · exacerbate · worsen · compound · aggravate
offsetoverbalance
Tip from instability
unbalance · tip the scales · skew · burden · overload
offsetcontinuation
Act of proceeding further
continuance · persistence · prolongation · extension · perpetuation