leveraging
|lev/er/ag/ing|
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/ˈlɛvərɪdʒɪŋ/
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/ˈliːvərɪdʒɪŋ/
(leverage)
influence or power
Etymology
Etymology Information
'leverage' originates from the French word 'levier', where 'lever' meant 'to raise'.
Historical Evolution
'levier' transformed into the English word 'leverage' during the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to raise or lift', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'using something to maximum advantage'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
using something to maximum advantage, especially in a financial context.
The company is leveraging its assets to expand its market share.
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Verb 2
present participle form of 'leverage'.
By leveraging new technologies, the team improved efficiency.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45