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Definition of brokerage

brokerage

/ˈbroʊ.kər.ɪdʒ/
bro · ker · age
Plural:brokerages
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brokerage Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A company or firm that acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, especially for financial securities, insurance, or real estate.

Example

"She opened an investment account with a major online brokerage to manage her retirement portfolio."

2

The business, profession, or activity of acting as a broker in commercial or financial transactions.

Example

"After a decade in corporate banking, he transitioned into commercial real estate brokerage."

3

A fee or commission charged by a broker for executing a transaction or negotiating a deal.

Example

"The total cost of purchasing the shares included a small percentage for brokerage."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Attested from the mid-15th century, formed in Middle English from 'broker' (derived from Anglo-Norman 'brocour', originally denoting a wine retailer or tapster who broached casks, and later a commercial intermediary) plus the suffix '-age'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Brokerage. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/brokerage
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