noun
the act of protecting oneself against financial loss or uncertainty
verb
to protect oneself against financial loss or uncertainty
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The company used hedging strategies to protect against fluctuations in currency exchange rates.
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I heard that Joe is hedging his bets by investing in both stocks and bonds.
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I'm hedging my chances by applying to multiple colleges.
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She always has a way of hedging her words to avoid confrontation.