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Hedging

/ˈhɛd͡ʒɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

present participle and gerund of hedge.

Definitions by Sense

  1. present participle and gerund of hedge
  2. The act of one who hedges (in various senses).
  3. Any plant used to form a hedge.
  4. (pragmatics, composition) The use of intentionally ambiguous or noncommittal statements.
  5. (finance) the practice of taking a position in one market to offset and balance against the risk adopted by assuming a position in a contrary or opposing market or investment

Example Sentences

Such hedging is necessitated by the lack of in-depth knowledge of the contents, which also gives free rein to the scripting of unsubstantiated factoids concerning the book.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does hedging mean?

Hedging means present participle and gerund of hedge.

What is a synonym for hedging?

Common synonyms include hedge.

What is the opposite of hedging?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use hedging in a sentence?

Such hedging is necessitated by the lack of in-depth knowledge of the contents, which also gives free rein to the scripting of unsubstantiated factoids concerning the book.

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