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offsetting

UK
/ˈɒf.set.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈɑːf.set.ɪŋ/
offsettingnoun
Translations
compensationAction de compenser ou de neutraliser un effet par un autre.
The company engaged in offsetting to neutralize its carbon emissions.
L'entreprise a procédé à une compensation pour neutraliser ses émissions de carbone.
Additional translations
contrebalancementTerme plus précis dans un contexte abstrait ou technique.
Definitions
The act of counterbalancing or compensating for something.
The company engaged in offsetting to neutralize its carbon emissions.
A consideration or amount that diminishes or balances the effect of a contrary one.
The offsetting of the costs was necessary to maintain the budget.
Synonyms
neutralization
counterbalance
compensation
equilibrium
adjustment
offsettingadjective
more offsetting
Comp.
most offsetting
Super.
UK
/ˈɒfˌset.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈɑfˌsɛt.ɪŋ/
Translations
compensatoireQui sert à compenser ou à neutraliser un effet contraire.
The offsetting benefits of the new policy helped to alleviate the initial concerns.
Les avantages compensatoires de la nouvelle politique ont aidé à atténuer les inquiétudes initiales.
Definitions
Serving to counterbalance or compensate for something.
The offsetting benefits of the new policy helped to alleviate the initial concerns.
Synonyms
balancing
neutralizing
mitigating
counterpoising
counteractive
counteracting
counterbalancing
countervailing
compensating
compensatory
offsetverb

offsetting

ing-form

offset
Past Simple
offset
Past Participle
offsetting
ing-form
UK
/ˈɒf.set/
US
/ˈɑːf.set/
Translations
The company planted trees to offset its carbon emissions.
L’entreprise a planté des arbres pour compenser ses émissions de carbone.
The architect decided to offset the building slightly to the left to create a more dynamic design.
L’architecte a décidé de décaler légèrement le bâtiment vers la gauche pour créer un design plus dynamique.
Additional translations
déporterTechnique, architecture ou mécanique; emploi plus spécialisé.
contrebalancerPlus soutenu; met l’accent sur l’effet compensateur.
Definitions
To counterbalance or compensate for something.
The company planted trees to offset its carbon emissions.
To place out of line or position; to cause to be displaced.
The architect decided to offset the building slightly to the left to create a more dynamic design.
Synonyms
counteract
make up for
compensate
neutralize
balance
counterbalance
offsetnoun
Definitions
A consideration or amount that diminishes or balances the effect of a contrary one.
The company planted trees as an offset for their carbon emissions.
A side shoot from a plant serving for propagation.
The gardener used an offset from the main plant to grow a new one.
A bend in a pipe to change its direction.
The plumber installed an offset to navigate around the obstacle.
A printing technique in which an inked image is transferred from a plate to a rubber blanket, then to the printing surface.
The book was printed using offset printing to ensure high quality.
A measure of displacement or difference from a reference point, level, or position, especially in computing, engineering, or geography.
The memory address is calculated by adding the offset to the base pointer.
offsetadjective
Definitions
Situated away from or not in line with a central position; displaced.
The offset handle gives the user better leverage.
Serving to counterbalance or compensate for something, especially an undesirable effect.
Offset measures were implemented to reduce the project's environmental footprint.
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