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Old 25-Nov-2006, 01:54
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Members of society have varying degrees of market strength in terms of information they bring to a transaction, as well as of purchasing power and creditworthiness, as defined by lenders.

what does the "as" mean here? though or because?

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It means that the definitions for 'purchasing power and creditworthiness' are those used by lenders, who would have tougher criteria than borrowers.
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