hedging
/ˈhɛd͡ʒɪŋ/
noun 4
Collocations
1ADV.
such
Definitions
noun
1
The act of one who hedges (in various senses).
2
Any plant used to form a hedge.
3
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.
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
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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.
Wiktionary02
She's hedging.
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