offset

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Offset' means to balance out or counteract something. It's like subtracting one thing from another. For example, if you eat a lot of sweets but do exercise, the exercise offsets the sweets.

Examples in Different Contexts

In graphic design, 'offset' can be used to balance visual elements. A senior designer might say, 'Adjust the text size to offset the weight of the image on the left.'

Practice Scenarios

Accounting

Scenario:

While reviewing the company books, I noticed some disparities. We may need a better balance between our incomes and expenditures.

Response:

Let's offset those debit entries with some of our recent credits to bring back balance.

Tech

Scenario:

I noticed the new design layout looks a bit unbalanced, the text positioning might need some adjustment.

Response:

Agreed, we should offset the text for better layout balance.