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leverage definition

lev·er·age (-ij)

noun

  1. the action of a lever
  2. the increased force resulting from this
  3. means of accomplishing some purpose

transitive verb leveraged -·aged, leveraging -·ag·ing

to speculate in (a business investment) largely through the use of borrowed funds, or credit, with the expectation of earning substantial profits; also, to mortgage (oneself or one's assets) in this way

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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Alternate definitions:

business leverage definition - business

finance leverage definition - finance

law leverage definition - legal

telecom leverage definition - telecom

leverage Synonyms

leverage

n.

purchase, lift, hold, advantage, force, backing; see also support 2.


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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

leverage Usage Examples

Object

  • strength: SMS can generate very high levels of response, but a campaign must leverage the medium's strengths and minimize its weaknesses.

Converse of object

  • exert: Unlike conventional garden tools, the unique ratchet mechanism allows the user to exert maximum leverage with minimum effort.

Adjective modifier

  • diplomatic: The GDR had no diplomatic leverage, no room for maneuver, no voice in the international diplomacy of unification.

Modifies a noun

  • ratio: The subframe received a new turret for the coil over unit and the new top arm takes advantage of altered leverage ratios.

Modifying Another Word

  • successfully: We should be able to successfully leverage this operation further as we introduce new OPTI products and complementary third party products.

Present participle complement

  • exist: Works with other Enterprise Companies to leverage existing relationships in a Shared Business model.
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