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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

hedging

/ˈhɛdʒɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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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.

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