offset

the time at which something is supposed to begin

a compensating equivalent

a horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips

a natural consequence of development

a plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper

structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly

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

compensate for or counterbalance

make up for

cause (printed matter) to transfer or smear onto another surface

create an offset in

produce by offset printing

To set off; to place over against; to balance; as, to offset one account or charge against another.

To make an offset.