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Definition of offset verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

offset
 verb
 

/ˈɒfset/

/ˈɔːfset/

Verb Forms
 1. to use one cost, payment or situation in order to cancel or reduce the effect of another
o   offset something Prices have risen in order to offset the increased cost of
materials.
offset something against something (British English)
o What expenses can you offset against tax?
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