a leverage

Meanings

• noun

  The use of financial debt or borrowed capital, usually with the aim of earning a return greater than the cost of capital.

  - "The company used leverage to expand its operations."
  - "The investor used leverage to increase his returns."

• noun

  The mechanical advantage gained by using a lever.

  - "The seesaw is a simple lever that amplifies force."
  - "The construction worker used a lever to lift the heavy stone."

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Rhymes

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levitate , celebrate , collaborate

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Variants

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leverage , leverages , leveraged , leveraging

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Etymology

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The word 'leverage' comes from the Old French word 'lever', meaning 'to raise'. In finance, the term 'leverage' refers to borrowing capital to increase potential returns.

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Trivia

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1. The Tower of Hercules in Spain, built in 24 BC, is the oldest known lever still in use today.

2. The longest lever ever built was the 'Great Wheel' in London, which had a length of over 100 feet.

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Related Concepts

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1. Leverage Ratio: The ratio of a company's total debt to its equity, which measures the degree of financial leverage.

2. Leveraged Buyout: A type of corporate acquisition where the buyer uses a significant amount of borrowed capital to fund the transaction.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'leverage' is often used metaphorically to refer to a situation where one party has more power or influence than another. In art, there are many depictions of levers in action, such as in the works of Leonardo da Vinci.

How to Memorize "a leverage"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a seesaw. One end is heavy and represents the borrowed capital, while the other end is light and represents the potential returns. When the seesaw is balanced, the returns are equal to the cost of the borrowed capital.
   - Visualize a company using debt to finance a large project and then selling the assets to pay off the debt and make a profit.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'leverage' with the idea of amplifying power or influence.
   - Think of the word 'leverage' as a synonym for 'financial aid' or 'support'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Leverage: Large Earnings Via Effective Risk-Taking And Visionary Entrepreneurship' to remember the definition.

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