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leverage
What does leverage mean?
leverage (noun): any influence which is compounded or used to gain an advantage.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use leverage in a sentence?
- Try using competitors’ prices for leverage in the negotiation. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Where does leverage come from?
From lever + -age.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “leverage” mean?
any influence which is compounded or used to gain an advantage
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something that is representative of all such things in a group
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