LEVERAGE

/ˈliːv(ə)ɹɪdʒ/ ► audio Scrabble 12 Words With Friends 15

Definition

  1. verb supplement with leverage.
  2. verb provide with leverage.
  3. noun the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever. — synonyms: purchase
  4. noun strategic advantage.
  5. noun investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses). — synonyms: leveraging

Examples

  • “A crowbar uses leverage to pry nails out of wood.”
  • “Try using competitors’ prices for leverage in the negotiation.”
  • “Leverage is great until something goes wrong with your investments and you still have to pay your debts.”

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