[ˈlɛv(ə)rɪdʒ], (Noun)

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- the exertion of force by means of a lever
(e.g: 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


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[ˈlɛv(ə)rɪdʒ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- use borrowed capital for (an investment), expecting the profits made to be greater than the interest payable
(e.g: without clear legal title to their assets, they own property that cannot be leveraged as collateral for loans)

- use (something) to maximum advantage
(e.g: the organization needs to leverage its key resources)


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