intermediation

[in-ter-mee-dee-ey-shuhn]

noun

1. the act of intermediating. intermediate.

Word History and Origins

Origin of intermediation¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; intermediate ² + -ion

Example Sentences

Marketplace is a consumer to consumer service so it cannot fall within the definition of an online intermediation service and Messenger is simply a chat functionality of Facebook, the company said.

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"Our banking subsidiaries continue to experience challenges on their intermediation margins as a result of the rapid increase in the cost of funds," the company said in a statement.

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Over the past decade, at least eight independent broker-dealers have been either bought by bigger firms or closed shop, a Reuters tally shows, taking out intermediation capacity from a market that needs more of it.

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"Given the central role of regional banks in credit intermediation in the U.S., worries about their liquidity positions could result in a sharp contraction in lending to some segments."

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The aim of the proposed rules is to improve market quality and efficiency, by boosting competition for retail stock orders and reducing unnecessary intermediation, SEC Chair Gary Gensler has said.

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