leverage

Definitions

General English

• noun the power to move something heavy by using a lever
• noun an influence which you can use to get what you want

General Science

• noun the action of a lever pivoting about a point

Accounting

• noun the act of borrowing money at fixed interest which is then used to produce more money than the interest paid

Commerce

• noun an influence which you can use to achieve an aim

Construction

• The ratio between the amount of financing and the amount of equity in real estate.

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Contexts for “leverage”

6 definitions in context
• General English
• General Science
• Accounting
• Commerce
• Construction