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leverage in WordNet English dictionary
noun- investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses)
leverage leveraging
- strategic advantage; power to act effectively
"relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage"
leverage
- the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
leverage purchase
verb- provide with leverage
"We need to leverage this company"
leverage
- supplement with leverage
"leverage the money that is already available"
leverage
WordNet Lexical Database v3.0, © 2006 Princeton University