offsetting

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English

Definitions

verb

To compensate for, by applying a change in the opposite direction.“I'll offset the time difference locally.”
To form an offset in (a wall, rod, pipe, etc.).

noun

The act of offsetting
An amount offset

Related words

Synonyms

countervailing counteractive compensative compensatory set-off balancing counterbalancing balancer countervail redressive clearing equalisation redress equivalent compensator compensation

Associated

receipts emissions offset allowances carbon budgetary footprint subsidy biodiversity dioxide surplus gdp

Rhymes

besetting upsetting setting bloodletting petting interpreting wetting netting getting jetting

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