offset in Italian
offset in Italian is contropartita, inizio, discrepanza — offset means something that balances out or compensates for something else.
offset in Italian
contropartita
(international trade) A form of countertrade arrangement, in which the seller agrees to purchase within a set time frame products of a certain value from the buying country. This kind of agreement may be used in large international public sector contracts such as arms sales.
inizio
(c. 1555) A time at which something begins; outset.
discrepanza
The distance by which one thing is out of alignment with another.
discrepanze
The distance by which one thing is out of alignment with another.
compensare
(transitive) To counteract or compensate for, by applying a change in the opposite direction.
controbilanciare
(transitive) To counteract or compensate for, by applying a change in the opposite direction.
What does "offset" mean?
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noun Something that balances out or compensates for something else.
"The pay cut was partly an offset for the shorter hours."
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verb To counterbalance or compensate for something, typically by an opposite effect.
"Planting trees can offset some of the pollution caused by flying."
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offset in a sentence
- The pay cut was partly an offset for the shorter hours.
- The company buys carbon offsets to reduce its environmental impact.
- Planting trees can offset some of the pollution caused by flying.
- The shop hopes extra weekend sales will offset the cost of the repairs.
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What is "offset" in Italian?
"offset" in Italian is contropartita, inizio, discrepanza. offset means: Something that balances out or compensates for something else.
How do you use "offset" in a sentence?
Example: "The pay cut was partly an offset for the shorter hours." In Italian, "offset" is contropartita, inizio, discrepanza.
Are there other ways to say "offset" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 6 translations listed for "offset": contropartita, inizio, discrepanza, discrepanze, compensare, controbilanciare.
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