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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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The tool imports investment data, tracks performance and supports a range of brokerage connections. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025 Meanwhile, for traders of all sorts, tokenized assets will be easier to move across brokerages or post as collateral. Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2025 That’s because brokerages now have to send what’s known as a Form 1099-DA. Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 22 Nov. 2025 The buyer’s and seller’s agents often walk away with a commission of 2% to 3% — though some of that goes to their respective brokerages. Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 21 Nov. 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 3 Dec. 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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