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leverage

2 entries found.
  1. 1leverage (noun)
  2. 2leverage (transitive verb)

Main Entry: 1le·ver·age
Pronunciation: \ˈle-və-rij, ˈlē-; ˈlev-rij, ˈlēv-\
Function: noun
Date: 1830

1 : the action of a lever or the mechanical advantage gained by it
2 : power, effectiveness <trying to gain more political leverage>
3 : the use of credit to enhance one's speculative capacity


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