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Leverage
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Meaning
Noun
●
A
force
compounded
by means of
a
lever
rotating
around a
pivot
; see torque.
●
Any influence which is
compounded
or used to
gain
an advantage.
●
In Finance:
The use of
borrowed
funds
with a
contractually
determined
return
to increase the ability to
invest
and
earn
an
expected
higher
return
, but usually at high risk.
●
In Finance:
The debt-to-equity ratio.
●
In Business:
The ability to
earn
very high
returns
when
operating
at high-capacity
utilization
of a facility.
Verb
●
In American English & Business:
To use; to
exploit
; to
manipulate
in order to take
full
advantage
(of something).
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Origin
leverage
English
-age
English
-age
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
-aticum
Latin
lever
English
leveor
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
lever
French
levare
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Clout
Power
Influence
Utilize
Utilise
Flexibility
Exploit
Liquidity
Harness
Debt
Control
Equity
Manipulate
Capitalize
Optimize
Integrate
Implement
Monetize
Incorporate
Profitability
Deploy
Maximize
Employ
Consolidate
Expand
Manage
Adopt
Advantage
Combine
Transform
Financing
Access
Strengthen
Enhance
Earnings
Augment
Develop
Negotiate
Showcase
Tap
Embrace
Incentive
Collateral
Optimise
Profit
Acquire
Gain
Bargaining Power
Bargaining Chips
Market Power
Capital Structure
Credit Risk
Competitive Advantage
Working Capital
More
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