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hedgings

/ˈhɛd͡ʒɪŋz/

hedgings is the plural of hedging.

Meaning of hedging

Noun

hedging (plural hedgings)

  1. The act of one who hedges (in various senses).
  2. Any plant used to form a hedge.
  3. (composition) The use of intentionally ambiguous or noncommittal statements.
    • Such hedging is necessitated by the lack of in-depth knowledge of the contents, which also gives free rein to the scripting of unsubstantiated factoids concerning the book.2018, James Lambert, “Setting the Record Straight: An In-depth Examination of Hobson-Jobson”, in International Journal of Lexicography, volume 31, number 4, →DOI, page 487
  4. the practice of taking a position in one market to offset and balance against the risk adopted by assuming a position in a contrary or opposing market or investment

Questions about hedgings

What is hedgings the plural of?
Hedgings is the plural of hedging.
How do you pronounce hedgings?
Hedgings is pronounced /ˈhɛd͡ʒɪŋz/.

Words near hedgings in the dictionary

  1. hedging bill
  2. hedging in
  3. hedging one's bets
  4. hedging-bill
  5. hedgingly
  6. hedgings
  7. Hedglin
  8. Hedglins
  9. Hedgpeth
  10. Hedgpeths
  11. hedgy

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