Leverage
/ˈliːv(ə)ɹɪdʒ/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:15 pts8 letters
Definition of Leverage
noun
- A force compounded by means of a lever rotating around a pivot; see torque.
"A crowbar uses leverage to pry nails out of wood."
- By extension, any influence which is compounded or used to gain an advantage.
"Try using competitors’ prices for leverage in the negotiation."
- The use of borrowed funds with a contractually determined return to increase the ability of a business to invest and earn an expected higher return, but usually at high risk.
"Leverage is great until something goes wrong with your investments and you still have to pay your debts."
- The ability to earn very high returns when operating at high capacity utilization of a facility.
"Their variable-cost-reducing investments have dramatically increased their leverage."
Anagrams of Leverage
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
l1
e1
v4
e1
r1
a1
g2
e1
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Leverage
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Leverage"
Leverage is a 8-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Leverage" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "leverage" is a medium-scoring word.