# hazarding

Pronunciation: US say "HAZ-urd-ing" /ˈhæzɚdɪŋ/; UK/AUS say "HAZ-uhd-ing" /ˈhæzədɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of hazard. — present participle and gerund of hazard
   - Simple: The -ing form of hazard. Use it after am, is, are, was or were, or to name the action.
   - _Critics accused the analyst of hazarding bold predictions without any evidence._
   - _Hazarding her entire savings on the new business felt reckless but exciting._

## Noun

2. Something ventured or risked; a guess or speculation offered without certainty.
   - Simple: A guess or something you offer without being sure it is right.
   - _Her hazarding about the outcome proved surprisingly accurate._
   - _The detective dismissed the reporter's hazarding as mere speculation._

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