leverage
[ lev-er-ij, lee-ver- ]
/ ˈlɛv ər ɪdʒ, ˈli vər- /
noun
verb (used with object), lev·er·aged, lev·er·ag·ing.
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OTHER WORDS FROM leverage
non·lev·er·aged, adjectiveun·lev·er·aged, adjectiveWords nearby leverage
lever, lever action, lever escapement, lever tumbler, lever-action, leverage, leveraged buyout, leveret, leverhulme, leverkusen, leverrier
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British Dictionary definitions for leveraging
leverage
/ (ˈliːvərɪdʒ, -vrɪdʒ, ˈlɛv-) /
noun
the action of a lever
the mechanical advantage gained by employing a lever
power to accomplish something; strategic advantage
the enhanced power available to a large companythe supermarket chains have greater leverage than single-outlet enterprises
US word for gearing (def. 3)
the use made by a company of its limited assets to guarantee the substantial loans required to finance its business
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Cultural definitions for leveraging
leverage
The amount in which a purchase is paid for in borrowed money. The greater the leverage, the greater the possible gain or potential loss.
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