brokerage

[broh-ker-ij]

noun

1. Also brokering the business of a broker. broke.

2. the commission of a broker. broke.

brokerage

/ ˈbrəʊkərɪdʒ /

noun

1. commission charged by a broker to his principals

2. a broker's business or office

Word History and Origins

Origin of brokerage¹

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English; broker + -age

Example Sentences

These ranged from hauling and shipping to the grading, storage and brokerage of commodities, to the countless consumables derived from slave-grown sugar to textiles and clothing.

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The brokerage upgrades the stock’s rating to add from hold due to substantial capacity additions from its investments in power generation.

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It may be necessary to sever ties to well-liked financial advisers or brokerage accounts.

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The brokerage maintains its buy rating on Aneka Tambang, citing the company’s gold proxy positioning, upside from persistently high gold prices and solid long-term outlook.

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When she was a freshman in high school, she asked her dad to open a brokerage account for her so she could start investing.

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