OFFSETS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a natural consequence of development

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

a horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

a compensating equivalent

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Noun

the time at which something is supposed to begin

Example: they got an early start; she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Noun

structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Noun

a plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper

Meaning 7

Part of speech: Verb

produce by offset printing

Example: offset the conference proceedings

Meaning 8

Part of speech: Verb

create an offset in

Example: offset a wall

Meaning 9

Part of speech: Verb

cause (printed matter) to transfer or smear onto another surface

Meaning 10

Part of speech: Verb

make up for

Example: His skills offset his opponent's superior strength

Meaning 11

Part of speech: Verb

compensate for or counterbalance

Example: offset deposits and withdrawals