Cómo Pronunciar "set off against"
expression
ˈsɛt/ /ˈɔf/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
SET-awf-uh-GAYNST or uh-GENST
sˈɛt/ /ˈɒf/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
SET-of-ug-ENST
Definición
To balance or subtract one amount or value from another, usually to reduce a total. Used in accounting, tax, and general contexts when comparing or offsetting costs, expenses, or benefits.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈsɛt/ /ˈɔf/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
Inglés Británico
sˈɛt/ /ˈɒf/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
SET-awf-uh-GAYNST or uh-GENST
UK
SET-of-ug-ENST
Escucha en Contexto
You can set off against your expenses when calculating your taxable income.
Her losses were set off against her previous profits.
Interest earned may be set off against interest paid on loans.
They tried to set off against the costs of repairs by claiming insurance.