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   hedge

   /hɛdʒ/

   noun

   • 1. a fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or shrubs: "a privet hedge" Similar hedgerowrow of bushesfencewindbreakbarrierbarricadeboundaryquickset
   • 2. a way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances: "index-linked gilts are a useful hedge against inflation" Similar safeguardprotectionshieldscreenguardbuffercushioncoverinsurancesecurityprovisioninsurance cover
   • 3. a word or phrase used to avoid overprecise commitment, for example etc., often, or sometimes. Similar equivocationevasionfudgequibblequalificationqualifying expressiontemporizinguncertaintyprevaricationvaguenessOpposite absolutecertainty

   verb

   • 1. surround with a hedge: "a garden hedged with yew" Similar surroundencloseencirclecircleringborderedgeboundliterary:girdgirdleengird
   • ▪ enclose something: "the cathedral is closely hedged in by other buildings"
   • 2. limit or qualify (something) by conditions or exceptions: "they hedged their story about with provisos" Similar confinerestrictlimithinderobstructimpedeconstraintraphem inshut inclosekeep within bounds
   • ▪ avoid making a definite statement or commitment: "he hedged at every new question"
   • 3. protect oneself against loss on (a bet or investment) by making balancing or compensating transactions: "the company hedged its investment position on the futures market" Similar safeguardprotectshieldguardcushioncoverinsuretake out insurancetake out insurance coverOpposite expose to risk

   Word Origin Old Englishhegg, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch heg and German Hecke.

   Derivatives

   • 1. hedger noun

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHEDGE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   • English (US)

     HEDGE meaning: 1. a line of bushes or small trees planted...

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › hedgeHedge Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jun 23, 2024 · A hedge is an investment that reduces the potential for loss in other investments by moving in the opposite direction. Learn how hedging works with derivatives, diversification, and examples of hedging strategies.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHEDGE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. countable noun B2. A hedge is a row of bushes or small trees, usually along the edge of a garden, field, or road. 2. verb. If you hedge against something unpleasant or unwanted that might affect you, especially losing money, you do something which will protect you from it.

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