Synonyms of leverage
5 similar words
Another word for leverage is gearing. Other synonyms of leverage are mechanical advantage, operating leverage, exploit and use.
Synonyms and similar words for leverage
nounA force compounded by means of a lever rotating around a pivot.
- mechanical advantageThe ratio of the output force produced by a machine (especially a simple machine) to the applied input force.
nounThe debt-to-equity ratio.
- gearingSynonym of leverage (“debt-to-equity ratio”).
nounThe ability to earn very high returns when operating at high-capacity utilization of a facility.
- operating leverageSynonym of leverage (“the ability to earn very high returns when operating at high-capacity utilization of a facility”).
Meaning of leverage
- noun A force compounded by means of a lever rotating around a pivot.
- noun Any influence which is compounded or used to gain an advantage.
- noun The use of borrowed funds with a contractually determined return to increase the ability to invest and earn an expected higher return, but usually at high risk.
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Questions about synonyms of leverage
- What is another word for leverage?
- Leverage has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as gearing, mechanical advantage, operating leverage, exploit and use.
- What does leverage mean?
- Leverage means a force compounded by means of a lever rotating around a pivot.
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