brokerage

noun

bro·​ker·​age ˈbrō-k(ə-)rij How to pronounce brokerage (audio)
1
: the business or establishment of a broker
2
: a broker's fee or commission

Examples of brokerage in a Sentence

one of the country's largest brokerages She works for a brokerage firm.
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These accounts hold the same investments as a regular brokerage account, but grow tax-advantaged for your child’s future. Sarah Scott, Parents, 20 Feb. 2025 Just buy shares through a regular brokerage account. Sandy Carter, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025 Under Kellogg, the firm became the first specialist brokerage to control more than 10% of the stocks trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Lucas Frau, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025 The Private Client Group segment reported net revenues of $2.55 billion, a 14% increase from the prior year, driven by higher asset management fees and brokerage revenues. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 7 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for brokerage 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of brokerage was in the 15th century

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“Brokerage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brokerage. Accessed 25 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

brokerage

noun
bro·​ker·​age ˈbrō-k(ə-)rij How to pronounce brokerage (audio)
1
: the business of a broker
2
: the fee or commission charged by a broker

Legal Definition

brokerage

noun
bro·​ker·​age ˈbrō-kə-rij How to pronounce brokerage (audio)
1
: the business or establishment of a broker
2
: a broker's fee or commission

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