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What does “Leverage” mean?

Usually, use.

““Use” was available all along, sir.” — Arthur

In context

In “leverage the data”, the speaker probably means “use the data”. In finance, leverage can also mean borrowing money to increase an investment, so context matters.

A clearer version

“Use the customer feedback to improve the form.”

Where it gets vague

Keep “leverage” where its precise financial or mechanical meaning matters. Otherwise “use” is clearer.

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