noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A business, firm, or company whose business is to act as a broker (e.g., stockbroker). countable, uncountable
2. 2
   place where a broker conducts their business wordnet
3. 3
   The occupation of being a broker. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   the business of a broker; charges a fee to arrange a contract between two parties wordnet
5. 5
   The commission paid to a broker. countable, uncountable

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6. 6
   a stock broker's business; charges a fee to act as intermediary between buyer and seller wordnet

Synonyms

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brokerage houseadmissionadmission feeagencyanchoragebarter

Example

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"The brokerage charged significant commissions on both buy and sell orders, ensuring it made money hand over fist."

Etymology

From broker + -age.

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