nudging

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of gently encouraging or persuading someone to do something.

  - "He gave her a nudge to encourage her to apply for the job."
  - "The teacher nudged the student to answer the question."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nudging
budging , pudging , mudging

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Variants

List of all variants of nudging that leads to same result
nudge , nudged , nudger , nudgers , nudges , nudging

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Forms

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nudges, nudged, nudging, nudged

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'a slight push', derived from the Old English word 'nudgan'.

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Trivia

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1. In the game of cricket, a 'nudge' is a shot played with the bottom of the bat, often used to defend against a slow delivery.

2. In the context of computer science, 'nudging' refers to a technique used to gently encourage users to take specific actions, such as clicking a button or providing feedback.

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Related Concepts

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1. Behavioral Economics: A field of economics that applies psychological insights to understand and influence human behavior.

2. Libertarian Paternalism: A political philosophy that supports the use of subtle nudges to influence people's choices while respecting their freedom.

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Culture

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Nudging has been used extensively in literature and psychology to describe the art of influencing behavior subtly. It has been explored in various works of fiction, including the book 'Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness' by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein.

How to Memorize "nudging"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a gentle push or a subtle hint.
   - Visualize someone encouraging you with a nudge.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nudge' with 'encouragement' or 'persuasion'.
   - Link it to the image of a gentle push.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Nudge: Never Underestimate the Delicate Gesture' to remember the meaning.

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