Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)A business, firm, or company whose business is to act as a broker (e.g., stockbroker).
a stock broker's business; charges a fee to act as intermediary between buyer and seller
(countable, uncountable)The occupation of being a broker.
place where a broker conducts their business
(countable, uncountable)The commission paid to a broker.
Examples
4 sentencesTom works at a mortgage brokerage.
Tom works next door to an insurance brokerage.
When you see the sign for the stock brokerage, take the next right.
The brokerage charged significant commissions on both buy and sell orders, ensuring it made money hand over fist.
Translations
5 languagesForms
plural: brokerages| Singular | brokerage |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- a stock broker's business; charges a fee to act as intermediary between buyer and seller:brokerage firmsecurities firm
- place where a broker conducts their business:brokerage house
Word family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable