offsets; offset; offsetting
: to cancel or reduce the effect of (something) : to create an equal balance between two things
Gains in one area offset losses in another.
The limited storage space in the house is offset by the large garage.
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“Offset.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/offset. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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