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

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

The act or process of offsetting or displacing; displacement.

The amount by which something is offset or displaced; an offset or displacement.

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Etymology

By surface analysis, offset + -ing.

Rhymes for offsetting

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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 act or process of offsetting or displacing; displacement; 3. The amount by which something is offset or displaced; an offset or displacement.