In the sentence, "I might be mistaken, but I think you are putting that together incorrectly," "I might be mistaken," is an example of _______.
A) credentialing
B) hedging
C) an appeal for the suspense of judgment
D) a sin license

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"Hedging" is a linguistic term that refers to using language that is not definitive or committed. The phrase "I might be mistaken" is an example of hedging because it introduces doubt into the statement, allowing the speaker to retract their statement if necessary.

In the Sentence, "I Might Be Mistaken, but I Think