Question

What does offset mean

Answer 1

1.
a consideration or amount that diminishes or balances the effect of a contrary one.
"an offset against taxable profits"
2.
the amount or distance by which something is out of line.

Answer 2

1.

a consideration or amount that diminishes or balances the effect of a contrary one.

"an offset against taxable profits"

2.

the amount or distance by which something is out of line.