offset

• Nom désignant un facteur qui équilibre ou compense un autre, ou un décalage/écart par rapport à une position ou une valeur standard.

A noun referring to a factor that balances or compensates for another, or a displacement or deviation from a standard position or value.

1. Counterbalance or compensationB2formal

   Something that balances or compensates for something else.

   compensation, contrepartie

   • The tax refund was an offset for the high expenses.
   • The company offered a salary offset for the extra workload.
   • The benefits of the new policy served as an offset to the initial costs.

   Synonymesbalancecompensationcorrectivecounterbalancecounterpoisecounterweight

   Antonymescauseoriginsource

2. Printing termC1formaltechnical

   A printing technique where ink is transferred from a plate to a rubber blanket and then to the paper.

   Offset (impression)

   • The book was printed using offset lithography.
   • Offset printing produces high-quality images.
   • The printer specializes in offset for large runs.

   Synonymesoffset lithographyoffset printingphoto-offset

3. Architecture or constructionC1formaltechnical

   A ledge or recess in a wall or structure.

   Retrait ou redent dans un mur

   • The offset in the wall provided a shelf for decorations.
   • The architect designed an offset to break up the flat surface.
   • The stone offset was a key feature of the building's facade.

   Synonymesledgesetoff

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de compenser, d'équilibrer ou de neutraliser l'effet ou la quantité de quelque chose, ou de contrebalancer une force ou une influence.

A verb used to indicate the act of counterbalancing, compensating for, or neutralizing an effect or amount.

verbe irrégulier

1. Counterbalance or compensateB2formal

   To counteract something by having an equal and opposite effect.

   compenser, contrebalancer

   • The company's profits offset the losses from last year.
   • The benefits of the new policy offset the initial costs.
   • She offset her carbon footprint by planting trees.

   Synonymesbalancecancel outcompensatecounteractcounterbalancecountervailneutralize

   Antonymesaggravateexacerbateintensifyworsen

2. Printing termC1formaltechnical

   To set off or transfer ink from a plate to a rubber blanket and then to paper.

   Offset (impression)

   • The printer offset the image onto the page.
   • Offset printing is commonly used for high-volume books.
   • The design was offset onto the paper using a special machine.

   Synonymesset offtransfer