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Word: Leverage
Speech Type: Noun
ˈliːv(ə)rɪdʒ
ˈlɛv(ə)rɪdʒ
the exertion of force by means of a lever
Short Definition:exertion of force by means of lever
Examples:- my spade hit something solid that wouldn't respond to leverage
the ratio of a company's loan capital (debt) to the value of its ordinary shares (equity); gearing.
Short Definition:gearing
Word: Leverage
Speech Type: Verb
ˈliːv(ə)rɪdʒ
ˈlɛv(ə)rɪdʒ
use borrowed capital for (an investment), expecting the profits made to be greater than the interest payable
Short Definition:use borrowed capital for investment
Examples:- without clear legal title to their assets, they own property that cannot be leveraged as collateral for loans
- you can leverage your stock portfolio and diversify into real estate
use (something) to maximum advantage
Short Definition:use something to maximum advantage
Examples:- the organization needs to leverage its key resources
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