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Business
Leverage
LEV-er-ij
/ˈlɛvərɪdʒ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Leverage
Dictionary meaning
Using borrowed capital to increase potential return on investment.
Examples
- High leverage amplifies both gains and losses in investment portfolios.
Pronunciation tips
Three syllables. Stress on first syllable. Also used as a verb: 'to leverage an opportunity'.
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