noun
offsetting
Offsetting (noun) means the use of one thing to offset another; the practice of compensating for or counterbalancing one thing or amount by another contrary thing or amount.
noun
1
The use of one thing to offset another; the practice of compensating for or counterbalancing one thing or amount by another contrary thing or amount
"Standards that consider an offsetting of assets and liabilities and revenues and expenses are limited."
— Andreas Krimpmann, Principles of Group Accounting under IFRS (2015)
"Ultimately, the need for education on climate change and carbon offsetting could be a determining factor in the success of the carbon offsetting market."
— Maria F. Schmitz, P. Diaz (2013)
2
The process of moving something out of its normal position.
3
The distance or amount by which something has been moved from its normal position.
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Etymology
Looked at by its surface form, it breaks down as offset + -ing.
Rhymes for offsetting
petting
setting
wetting
getting
letting
betting
netting
vetting
abetting
fretting
upsetting
resetting
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of offsetting?
"offsetting" (noun) means the use of one thing to offset another; the practice of compensating for or counterbalancing one thing or amount by another contrary thing or amount.
What are the different meanings of offsetting?
"offsetting" has 3 main meanings: 1. The use of one thing to offset another; the practice of compensating for or counterbalancing one thing or amount by another contrary thing or amount; 2. The process of moving something out of its normal position; 3. The distance or amount by which something has been moved from its normal position.
