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Hedge: meaning, definitions and examples

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hedge

 

[ hษ›dส’ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

financial

A hedge is an investment position intended to offset potential losses or gains that may be incurred by a companion investment. In simple terms, a hedge is used to reduce any substantial losses or gains suffered by an individual or an organization.

Synonyms

insurance, protection, safeguard

Examples of usage

  • Hedge funds are known for their sophisticated strategies in the financial markets.
  • Many companies use currency hedges to protect themselves against exchange rate fluctuations.
Context #2 | Noun

gardening

A hedge is a fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or shrubs. It is often used to mark the boundary of a garden or property.

Synonyms

barrier, boundary, fence

Examples of usage

  • The house was surrounded by a tall hedge that provided privacy.
  • She trimmed the hedge to keep it neat and tidy.
Context #3 | Verb

general

To hedge means to protect oneself against a possible loss by counterbalancing it with a corresponding gain. It can also refer to avoiding making a direct statement or commitment.

Synonyms

evade, protect, safeguard

Examples of usage

  • He decided to hedge his investments by diversifying his portfolio.
  • She hedged her answer, not wanting to reveal her true feelings.

Translations

Translations of the word "hedge" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cerca-viva

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคกเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hecke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pagar tanaman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะธะฒะฐ ะพะณะพั€ะพะถะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผywopล‚ot

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็”Ÿใ‘ๅžฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท haie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ seto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šธํƒ€๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูŠุงุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพivรฝ plot

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพivรฝ plot

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ ‘็ฏฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพiva meja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ limgerรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€ัˆะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒแƒชแƒฎแƒแƒšแƒ˜ แƒฆแƒแƒ‘แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงษ™pษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ seto

Etymology

The word 'hedge' has its origins in Old English, where it was used to refer to a fence or boundary made of a row of shrubs or bushes. Over time, the term expanded to include financial contexts, where 'hedging' became a strategy to minimize risk. The concept of hedging has evolved to become a common practice in both financial and general contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,646 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.