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- Dictionaryleverage/ˈliːv(ə)rɪdʒ/
noun
- 1. the exertion of force by means of a lever: "my spade hit something solid that wouldn't respond to leverage" Similar
- 2. the ratio of a company's loan capital (debt) to the value of its ordinary shares (equity); gearing.
verb
- 1. 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"
- 2. use (something) to maximum advantage: "the organization needs to leverage its key resources"
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- English (US)
LEVERAGE meaning: 1. the action or advantage of using a...
- Leveraged
LEVERAGED definition: 1. A leveraged company or organization...
- Simplified
LEVERAGE translate: 作用, 杠杆作用;杠杆效力, 力量, 影响力, 价值,...
- Gearing
GEARING definition: 1. the amount a company has borrowed...
- Capitalization
CAPITALIZATION definition: 1. the total value of a company's...
- Traditional
LEVERAGE translate: 作用, 槓杆作用;槓杆效力, 力量, 影響力, 價值,...
- Unionize
UNIONIZE definition: 1. to organize workers to become...
- Assignment
ASSIGNMENT definition: 1. a piece of work given to someone,...
- English (US)
Learn the noun and verb meanings of leverage, as well as synonyms, examples, and word history. Leverage can mean the action of a lever, power, effectiveness, or the use of credit to enhance speculative capacity.
power or ability to act or to influence people, events, decisions, etc.; sway: Being the only industry in town gave the company considerable leverage in its union negotiations. Synonyms: pull, clout, weight, strength, advantage.
Learn the meaning of leverage as a noun and a verb in different contexts, such as business, finance, accounting, and mechanics. Find synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples of leverage in sentences.
If you have leverage, you hold the advantage in a situation or the stronger position in a contest, physical or otherwise. The lever is a tool for getting more work done with less physical force. With the right leverage, you might be able to lift a heavy box.
Leverage is the action of a lever, the mechanical advantage of a lever, or the power to act effectively. It can also mean the use of credit or borrowed funds for a speculative investment, or the influence or authority to achieve something.
Learn the meaning of leverage as a noun in different contexts, such as influence, mechanics, finance and business. See pictures, pronunciation, collocations and usage notes for leverage.
