leverage — the use of borrowed capital for investment, expecting profits to exceed the interest payable
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the use of borrowed capital for investment, expecting profits to exceed the interest payable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlevərɪdʒ/
Example Sentences
- The CEO leveraged his charisma to convince investors, even though his business plan was written on a napkin.
- Companies often leverage big data to understand consumer behavior patterns.
- She leveraged her grandmother's cookie recipe to build a million-dollar bakery empire.
leverage
NOUN[/ˈlevərɪdʒ/]
the use of borrowed capital for investment, expecting profits to exceed the interest payable
An investor uses leverage to buy expensive property with borrowed money
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From the noun 'lever' (a bar used to move or lift something), which comes from Old French 'levere' meaning 'to raise', combined with the suffix '-age' indicating an action or result. The financial meaning emerged in the 19th century as a metaphorical extension of the mechanical concept.
Breakdown
lever (a rigid bar used to exert force) + -age (noun suffix indicating action or result) = leverage
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📝Examples
“The CEO leveraged his charisma to convince investors, even though his business plan was written on a napkin.”
“Companies often leverage big data to understand consumer behavior patterns.”
“She leveraged her grandmother's cookie recipe to build a million-dollar bakery empire.”
“High leverage can amplify both profits and losses in trading.”
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