Como Pronunciar "set off against"

expression

SET-awf-uh-GAYNST or uh-GENST

SET-of-ug-ENST

Definição

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.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈsɛt/ /ˈɔf/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst

Inglês Britânico

sˈɛt/ /ˈɒf/ /ɐɡˈɛnst

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

SET-awf-uh-GAYNST or uh-GENST

SET-of-ug-ENST

Ouça em 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.