leveraging

lev·er·age

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Definitions of leveraging word

noun leveraging the action of a lever, a rigid bar that pivots about one point and that is used to move an object at a second point by a force applied at a third. 1
noun leveraging the mechanical advantage or power gained by using a lever. 1
noun leveraging power or ability to act or to influence people, events, decisions, etc.; sway: Being the only industry in town gave the company considerable leverage in its union negotiations. Synonyms: advantage, strength, weight; clout, pull. 1
noun leveraging the use of a small initial investment, credit, or borrowed funds to gain a very high return in relation to one's investment, to control a much larger investment, or to reduce one's own liability for any loss. 1
verb with object leveraging to use (a quality or advantage) to obtain a desired effect or result: She was able to leverage her travel experience and her gift for languages to get a job as a translator. 1
verb with object leveraging to provide with leverage: The board of directors plans to leverage two failing branches of the company with an influx of cash. 1

before 1715

One of the 49% newest English words

First recorded in 1715-25; lever + -age

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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