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brokerage

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //ˈbɹoʊkɝɪdʒ// UK //bɹˈəʊkɹɪdʒ// bro·ker·age

n. the fee you pay to a company for helping you buy or sell something, like stocks or property.

n. a commission or fee charged by an agent or intermediary for facilitating a transaction, particularly in finance or real estate.


SIMPLE

The bank charged a small brokerage fee.

CONTEXTUAL

She paid a 2% brokerage fee to the agent for selling her house.

COMPLEX

The high brokerage costs associated with frequent trading can significantly erode an investor's long-term returns.

Origin

From broker + -age.

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