What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
counterbalancing
Example
The company is counterbalancing the loss of revenue from one product line by increasing sales in another. [counterbalancing: present participle]
Example
The government implemented policies aimed at counterbalancing the negative impact of climate change. [counterbalancing: gerund]
offsetting
Example
The company is offsetting its carbon emissions by investing in renewable energy sources. [offsetting: present participle]
Example
The benefits of the new policy are offsetting the costs of implementation. [offsetting: gerund]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Offsetting is more commonly used than counterbalancing in everyday language, but both words have their place in academic and technical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between counterbalancing and offsetting?
Counterbalancing is more formal and technical than offsetting, but both words can be used in various formality levels depending on the context.
