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offsetting

UK
/ˈɒf.set.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈɑːf.set.ɪŋ/

Translations

offsettingnoun
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.
Synonyms
neutralization
counterbalance
compensation
equilibrium
adjustment
offsettingadjective
more offsetting
Comp.
most offsetting
Super.
UK
/ˈɒfˌset.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈɑfˌsɛt.ɪŋ/
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.
Synonyms
balancing
neutralizing
mitigating
counterpoising
counteractive
counteracting
counterbalancing
countervailing
compensating
compensatory
offsetverb

offsetting

Gerund

offset
Past Simple
offset
Past Participle
offsetting
Gerund
UK
/ˈɒf.set/
US
/ˈɑːf.set/
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.
Synonyms
counteract
make up for
compensate
neutralize
balance
counterbalance

Definitions

offsettingnoun
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.
offsettingadjective
Serving to counterbalance or compensate for something.
The offsetting benefits of the new policy helped to alleviate the initial concerns.
offsetverb
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.
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