Pronunciation: /ˈhɛdʒɪŋ/
noun the act of protecting oneself against financial loss or uncertainty
A1 I saw the farmer hedging the bushes in the field.
A2 Hedging is a common practice in gardening to create boundaries.
B1 The company used hedging to protect themselves from currency fluctuations.
B2 Financial hedging can help minimize risks in investment portfolios.
C1 The politician was criticized for his constant hedging on important issues.
C2 The expert in finance explained the intricate details of hedging strategies to the audience.
verb to protect oneself against financial loss or uncertainty
A1 She was hedging her bets by investing in multiple stocks.
A2 The politician was accused of hedging his statements to avoid taking a firm stance on the issue.
B1 The company is hedging against currency fluctuations by using forward contracts.
B2 Investors are hedging their risk by diversifying their portfolios.
C1 The CEO was criticized for hedging the company's financial reports to make them appear more favorable.
C2 Traders use various strategies for hedging their positions in the market to minimize potential losses.
formal The company used hedging strategies to protect against fluctuations in currency exchange rates.
informal I heard that Joe is hedging his bets by investing in both stocks and bonds.
slang I'm hedging my chances by applying to multiple colleges.
figurative She always has a way of hedging her words to avoid confrontation.
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