deleveraging
|de-lev-er-ag-ing|
/diːˈlevərɪdʒɪŋ/
reducing debt
Etymology
'deleveraging' originates from the English word 'leverage,' with the prefix 'de-' indicating a reversal or removal, and 'leverage' meaning 'the use of borrowed capital for investment.'
'leverage' transformed from the French word 'levier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'leverage' through Middle English.
Initially, 'leverage' meant 'to raise or lift,' but over time it evolved into its current financial meaning of 'using borrowed capital for investment.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of reducing the level of one's debt by rapidly selling assets.
The company is undergoing deleveraging to improve its financial health.
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Last updated: 2025/03/16 17:04