hedge vs security

security vs hedge

hedge and security both are nouns.

hedge is a verb but security is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
hedge	Yes	No	Yes	No
security	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, security is a hypernym of hedge; that is, security is a word with a broader meaning than hedge:

hedge: any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change
security: defense against financial failure; financial independence

Other hypernyms of hedge include protection.

hedge (noun)	security (noun)
a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes	measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.
an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement	an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in
any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change	a guarantee that an obligation will be met
	freedom from anxiety or fear
	a department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers
	property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation
	defense against financial failure; financial independence
	a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends
	the state of being free from danger or injury

hedge (verb)	security (verb)
minimize loss or risk
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges
hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge

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