HEDGING

/ˈhɛdʒɪŋ/
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Definition

/ˈhɛdʒɪŋ/
verb
  1. To enclose with a hedge or hedges.
    “to hedge a field or garden”
  2. To obstruct or surround.
  3. To offset the risk associated with.
  4. To avoid verbal commitment.
    “He carefully hedged his statements with weasel words.”
  5. To construct or repair a hedge.
noun
  1. The act of one who hedges (in various senses).

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