Meanings
The act of offsetting or counterbalancing something, especially in financial contexts.
کسی چیز کو بیلنس یا متوازن کرنے کا عمل، خاص طور پر مالی معاملات میں۔
مقابلہ
muqabla
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- tax setoff
- setoff agreement
- setoff clause
Example Sentences
The company used a setoff to reduce its tax liability.
کمپنی نے اپنی ٹیکس ذمہ داری کو کم کرنے کے لیے مقابلہ استعمال کیا۔
Kampani ne apni tax zimmedari ko kam karne ke liye muqabla istemal kiya.
In legal terms, a setoff is used to balance debts owed.
قانونی اصطلاحات میں، مقابلہ قرضوں کو متوازن کرنے کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔
Qanuni istilahat mein, muqabla qarzon ko mutawazan karne ke liye istemal hota hai.
A setoff can be claimed against any expected payments.
کسی بھی متوقع ادائیگیوں کے خلاف مقابلہ کا دعویٰ کیا جا سکتا ہے۔
Kisi bhi mutawaqqa adaiyagiyon ke khilaf muqabla ka daawa kiya ja sakta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'setoff' as setting off a balance in your financial records.
Imagine two weights on a scale balancing each other.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "set off" — to separate or to cancel out
First known use: 16th century
The term 'setoff' has evolved from the early use of 'set off' meaning to set against or offset in legal and financial contexts.