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- US Pronunciation
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- [set-awf, -of]
- /ˈsɛtˌɔf, -ˌɒf/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [set-awf, -of]
- /ˈsɛtˌɔf, -ˌɒf/
Definitions of setoff word
- noun setoff something that counterbalances or makes up for something else, as compensation for a loss. 1
- noun setoff Accounting. a counterbalancing debt or claim, especially one that cancels an amount a debtor owes. 1
- noun setoff Also called offset. Architecture. a reduction in the thickness of a wall. a flat or sloping projection on a wall, buttress, or the like, below a thinner part. 1
- noun setoff something used to enhance the effect of another thing by contrasting it, as an ornament. 1
- noun setoff Printing. offset (def 7). 1
- noun setoff a thing that makes up for or sets off something else; counterbalance; compensation 0
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Origin of setoff
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
First recorded in 1615-25; noun use of verb phrase set off
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Parts of speech for Setoff
noun
adjective
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preposition
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exclamation
setoff popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
setoff usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for setoff
noun setoff
- counterclaim — a claim set up in opposition to another, esp by the defendant in a civil action against the plaintiff
- defrayal — payment of some or all charges or expenses.
- indemnification — the act of indemnifying; state of being indemnified.
- quittance — recompense or requital.
Top questions with setoff
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