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offset

offset : a claim or amount that reduces or balances another claim or amount : set-off [the creditor's own

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Offset

In general that which is set off from before or against something

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offset printing

is transferred first to a rubber sheet usually on a cylinder before transfer to the paper Called also offset lithography

Scarcement

An offset where a wall or bank of earth etc retreats leaving a shelf or footing

Setback

Offset n 4

hedge

hedge hedged hedg·ing : to reduce possible losses in speculative transactions by engaging in offsetting transactions (as futures trading)

hedging

hedging : the practice of engaging in offsetting financial transactions to reduce losses

conversion

NOTE: For income tax purposes, involuntary conversions are generally taxable, and the gain or loss is computed by offsetting the basis of the property against the compensation received (as from insurance). 2 : the crime or tort

counter balanced

brought into equipoise by means of a weight or force that offsets another

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