Word: OFFSET
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Definition of OFFSET
- Anything that acts as counterbalance; a compensating equivalent.
"Today's victory was an offset to yesterday's defeat."
- A form of countertrade arrangement, in which the seller agrees to purchase within a set time frame products of a certain value from the buying country. This kind of agreement may be used in large international public sector contracts such as arms sales.
- (c. 1555) A time at which something begins; outset.
- To compensate for, by applying a change in the opposite direction.
"I'll offset the time difference locally."
- To form an offset in (a wall, rod, pipe, etc.).
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "offset" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "offset", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OFFSET a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is OFFSET worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in OFFSET? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing OFFSET:
- # the offset effect
- # master of offset
- # playing with offset
- # in terms of offset
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