English Explanatory Dictionary

hedging

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of hedge
noun
  1. The act of one who hedges (in various senses).
  2. Any plant used to form a hedge.
  3. The use of intentionally ambiguous or noncommittal statements.
  4. 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

Pronunciation

/ˈhɛd͡ʒɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-hedging.wav

Word forms

hedging hedgings

Derived words

hedging bill hedging-bill over-hedging subhedging superhedging under-hedging
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