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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

offsetting

/ˌɒfˈsɛtɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does offsetting mean?

noun

The act of compensating for or making up for something, especially by reducing the amount of something else. The process of reducing the environmental impact of a product or activity by taking steps to offset its negative effects.

Example

"The company is using offsetting to reduce its carbon footprint by investing in renewable energy projects."

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