Brokerage Meaning
/ˈbɹəʊkəɹɪd͡ʒ/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA business, firm, or company whose business is to act as a broker (e.g., stockbroker).
nounThe occupation of being a broker.
Sentence Examples
Tom works at a mortgage brokerage.
Tom works next door to an insurance brokerage.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The company charges a small fee for each trade made through its online ____ account.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ firm manages billions of dollars for its many clients city.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English broke English -er English broker Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂tos Proto-Italic *-ātos Latin -ātus Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icus Latin -āticus Latin -āticum Old French -agebor. Middle English -age English -age English brokerage From broker + -age.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The company charges a small fee for each trade made through its online ____ account.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ firm manages billions of dollars for its many clients city.