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offset

/ˈɒf.sɛt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does offset mean?

noun, verb

A quantity or amount that is added to or subtracted from a quantity in order to adjust its value or position. To move or place something to one side, away from the main position or direction.

Example

"The offset of the building's foundation was crucial to its stability."

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