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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For investors with a brokerage account or living trust, tax-loss harvesting could present a tax planning opportunity.
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Kristin McKenna, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Logistics and brokerage services revenue, excluding fuel surcharges, decreased by 15.6% to $207.0 million, primarily due to a reduction in average rates charged to customers.
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Step 3: If rolling over into an IRA, find the right options
If a rollover to an IRA is the way to go, the next step is to identify the right brokerage firm or mutual fund company.
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Kristin McKenna, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article John McCann, the Republican mayor of Chula Vista and owner of a real-estate management company and brokerage, is running for county supervisor representing District 1.
—Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
Logistics and brokerage services revenue, excluding fuel surcharges, decreased by 15.6% to $207.0 million, primarily due to a reduction in average rates charged to customers.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 12 Mar. 2025
Step 3: If rolling over into an IRA, find the right options
If a rollover to an IRA is the way to go, the next step is to identify the right brokerage firm or mutual fund company.
—CBS News, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Brokerage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brokerage. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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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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