Simple Definition of arbitrage

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arbitrage

noun

business : the practice of buying something (such as foreign money, gold, etc.) in one place and selling it almost immediately in another place where it is worth more

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“Arbitrage.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/arbitrage. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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