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leverage

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leverage in WordNet English dictionary

noun
  1. investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses)
    leverage  leveraging 
  2. strategic advantage; power to act effectively
    "relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage"
    leverage 
  3. the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
    leverage  purchase 
verb
  1. provide with leverage
    "We need to leverage this company"
    leverage 
  2. supplement with leverage
    "leverage the money that is already available"
    leverage 
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