What does hedging mean?
noun, verb
The act of expressing a statement or opinion in a way that suggests it may not be entirely certain or may be open to doubt. In business, a strategy used to reduce risk by taking a position that is opposite to the one expected, or by diversifying investments.
Example
"The company's financial report included a hedging statement about the potential impact of the economic downturn."
Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.