Hedge
verb
To avoid commitment by keeping options open
“The bursar hedged, funding half of each rival proposal.”
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What does hedge mean?
Commonly confused with
- NotTo commit boldly to one side
- NotTo reject both options
- NotTo delay without deciding
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