Brokerage

usgb/ˈbrəʊkərɪdʒ/
noun

A company that buys and sells things for others.

He used an online brokerage to trade his stocks.
Visual representation of "brokerage" - A company that buys and sells things for others.

Often appears as...

  • stock brokerage
  • real estate brokerage
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Context Usage

Use 'brokerage' to refer to the business that facilitates the buying and selling process.

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The brokerage handled all the paperwork for the sale of my house.
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Industry Specific

Brokerage can specify the type of industry, like stocks, real estate, or insurance.

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He's looking for a job at a real estate brokerage.
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Not a Broker

'Brokerage' refers to the business, not an individual broker.

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She works for a brokerage, not as an independent broker.
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