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Leverage
ˈliːv(ə)rɪdʒ
Leverage definitions
noun
leverage
- the exertion of force by means of a lever
"my spade hit something solid that wouldn't respond to leverage"
- mechanical advantage gained by leverage
"use a metal bar to increase the leverage"
- the power to influence a person or situation
"industry consolidation has raised costs by giving healthcare systems leverage over insurance companies"
- the ratio of a company's loan capital (debt) to the value of its ordinary shares (equity); gearing
- the use of credit or borrowed capital to increase the earning potential of shares
verb
leverage
leveraged
leverages
leveraging
- use borrowed capital for (an investment), expecting the profits made to be greater than the interest payable
"without clear legal title to their assets, they own property that cannot be leveraged as collateral for loans"
- use (something) to maximum advantage
"the organization needs to leverage its key resources"