1le·ver·age
noun \ˈle-və-rij, ˈlē-; ˈlev-rij, ˈlēv-\
Definition of LEVERAGE
1
: the action of a lever or the mechanical advantage gained by it
2
: power, effectiveness <trying to gain more political leverage>
3
: the use of credit to enhance one's speculative capacity
This isn't leverage it's an alternative there is a big difference.
I thought we needed a word for today.