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point vs offset

offset vs point

point and offset both are nouns.

point and offset both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
point Yes No Yes No
offset Yes No Yes No
As nouns, offset is a hyponym of point; that is, offset is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than point:
  • point: an instant of time
  • offset: the time at which something is supposed to begin
Other hyponyms of point include distance, deadline, arrival time, time of arrival, departure time, time of departure, midterm, full term, term, midterm, instant, minute, moment, second, run-time, beginning, commencement, first, get-go, kickoff, outset, showtime, start, starting time, middle, end, ending, phase, phase angle, show time, then.
point (noun) offset (noun)
sharp end structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly
a wall socket a plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper
the gun muzzle's direction a natural consequence of development
a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs a horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips
the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip a compensating equivalent
an outstanding characteristic the time at which something is supposed to begin
a distinguishing or individuating characteristic
a geometric element that has position but no extension
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
the object of an activity
a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations
a brief version of the essential meaning of something
a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
the dot at the left of a decimal fraction
the precise location of something; a spatially limited location
a promontory extending out into a large body of water
one percent of the total principal of a loan; it is paid at the time the loan is made and is independent of the interest on the loan
a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch
the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest
any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass
a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect
a V shape
a very small circular shape
a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
an instant of time
point (verb) offset (verb)
give a point to produce by offset printing
repair the joints of bricks create an offset in
indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively cause (printed matter) to transfer or smear onto another surface
indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle make up for
be a signal for or a symptom of compensate for or counterbalance
direct into a position for use
be positionable in a specified manner
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
mark with diacritics
mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes
mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
sail close to the wind
be oriented
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