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Meaning ofhedgein English

hedge

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Pluralhedges
Past Tensehedged
Participle Verbhedging
Third Person Singularhedges

Definitions

Noun
1. a row of bushes; a garden boundary
  The garden had a beautiful hedge surrounding it.
2. a financial risk reducer; investment protection
  Investors use a hedge to reduce potential losses.
3. an ambiguous statement; to avoid commitment
  The politician's statement was a hedge to avoid controversy.
Verb
1. to enclose with shrubbery; fence with plants
  She decided to hedge the property with a row of tall bushes.
2. to offset financial risk; manage exposure
  The company will hedge against potential losses by diversifying its investments.
3. to avoid making commitments; be evasive
  She tried to hedge during the interview to avoid answering difficult questions.
4. to build or repair a barrier
  The gardener will hedge the garden path with a new row of shrubs.
5. to reduce financial vulnerability; minimize loss
  Investors use a hedge to reduce financial vulnerability and minimize potential losses.