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nudging

/ˈnʌdʒɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does nudging mean?

verb

The act of gently persuading or influencing someone to do something, often in a subtle or indirect way. A gentle push or encouragement.

Example

"The store used nudging to encourage customers to buy more by placing tempting items at eye level."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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