offsetting Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: AO0 F S EH1 T IH0 NG
What Does Offsetting Mean?
Offsetting is a verb that means present participle and gerund of offset. As a noun, it 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.
Offsetting at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | compensatory, counteractive and countervailing |
| Plural | offsettings |
Offsetting Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of offset
Offsetting as a 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.
Synonyms of Offsetting
Offsetting synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Offsetting
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Offsetting in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
offsetting
offsetting (countable and uncountable, plural offsettings)
Words That Rhyme With Offsetting
Origin of Offsetting
By surface analysis, offset + -ing.
Questions People Ask About Offsetting
Is offsetting a verb or a noun?
Offsetting is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for offsetting?
You can replace offsetting with words such as compensatory, counteractive and countervailing. See the full list of offsetting synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of offsetting?
The plural of offsetting is offsettings.