Definition hedging in American English

hedging noun

[uncountable] noun

/ˈhedʒɪŋ/

the use of words and phrases that make what you are saying less certain or definite

Example

There is no hedging in Mrs. Doel's language - no "if" or "perhaps" or "seems likely."

Synonyms and related words

academic writing delivery diction

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