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Definition of offshoring

offshoring

/ˈɔːfˌʃɔːr.ɪŋ/
off · shor · ing
Adverb:offshore
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Plural:offshorings
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Adjective:offshore
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offshoring Lexical Profile

offshoring Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The practice of relocating a business's operational processes, such as manufacturing or customer support, to another country, typically to reduce labor or production costs.

Example

"The corporation's decision to pursue offshoring reduced manufacturing expenses but sparked debate over domestic job losses."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with 'outsourcing'; while outsourcing means contracting work to an external organization (either domestically or abroad), offshoring specifically means relocating business operations to another country, whether kept within the same company or contracted out.

• Nearby Words

offset
offshoot
offshore
offshoring
offside
offspring
offstage

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Offshoring. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/offshoring
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