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1leverage
noun le·ver·age \ˈle-və-rij, ˈlē-; ˈlev-rij, ˈlēv-\
: influence or power used to achieve a desired result
: the increase in force gained by using a lever
Full Definition of LEVERAGE
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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First Known Use of LEVERAGE
1830
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2leverage
verb
: to use (something valuable) to achieve a desired result
leveragedleverag·ing
Full Definition of LEVERAGE
transitive verb
1
: to provide (as a corporation) or supplement (as money) with leverage; also : to enhance as if by supplying with financial leverage
2
: to use for gain : exploit <shamelessly leverage the system to their advantage — Alexander Wolff>
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First Known Use of LEVERAGE
1957
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- abuse, capitalize (on), cash in (on), impose (on or upon), exploit, milk, pimp, play (on or upon), use, work
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