Definition of "Offset" :

noun: structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly

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

noun: a natural consequence of development

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

noun: a compensating equivalent

noun: the time at which something is supposed to begin

verb: produce by offset printing

"Offset the conference proceedings."

verb: create an offset in

"Offset a wall."

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

verb: make up for

"His skills offset his opponent's superior strength."

verb: compensate for or counterbalance

"Offset deposits and withdrawals."