brokerage
noun
bro·ker·age
ˈbrō-k(ə-)rij 
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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In 2020, the financial services firm acquired digital brokerage E-Trade for $13 billion.
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The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) plays a central role in regulating brokerage firms and the brokers who work for them.
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Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Pinto wasn’t at Robinhood when the online brokerage announced the initiative and isn’t involved with stock tokens now.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) plays a central role in regulating brokerage firms and the brokers who work for them.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Their broader vision has been to create something that feels more intentional than a traditional brokerage model, pairing local expertise with innovative strategy while keeping client interests at the center of the process.
—Connie Etemadi, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for brokerage
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“Brokerage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brokerage. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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brokerage
noun
bro·ker·age
ˈbrō-k(ə-)rij
1
: the business of a broker
2
: the fee or commission charged by a broker
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brokerage
noun
bro·ker·age
ˈbrō-kə-rij
1
: the business or establishment of a broker
2
: a broker's fee or commission
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