hedging /ˈhɛd͡ʒɪŋ/ noun4 •The act of one who hedges (in various senses). •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 •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 •Any plant used to form a hedge. formshedgings