B2 noun محايد

brokerage

/ˈbroʊ.kər.ɪdʒ/

A brokerage is an organization or business that acts as an intermediary between a buyer and a seller, usually charging a commission for the service. It can also refer to the fee charged by a broker or the business of acting as a broker in financial or real estate markets.

أمثلة

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1

I opened a new account with an online brokerage to manage my stock investments.

I started a new account at an internet-based trading firm to handle my shares.

2

The acquisition was facilitated by a leading global brokerage specializing in high-value assets.

The purchase was assisted by a major international firm that handles expensive property.

3

Is that brokerage still charging high fees for simple trades?

Does that company still ask for a lot of money when you buy or sell stocks?

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
brokerage
Verb
broker
صفة
brokered
مرتبط
broker
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the suffix '-age' as indicating a 'package' of services provided by a 'broker'.

اختبار سريع

Before buying the apartment, we had to pay a significant _____ fee to the agency.

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أمثلة

1

I opened a new account with an online brokerage to manage my stock investments.

everyday

I started a new account at an internet-based trading firm to handle my shares.

2

The acquisition was facilitated by a leading global brokerage specializing in high-value assets.

formal

The purchase was assisted by a major international firm that handles expensive property.

3

Is that brokerage still charging high fees for simple trades?

informal

Does that company still ask for a lot of money when you buy or sell stocks?

4

Sociological research suggests that brokerage roles are essential for information flow between isolated groups.

academic

Studies in sociology show that acting as a middleman is vital for sharing info between separate groups.

5

The company reported a significant increase in revenue from its real estate brokerage division.

business

The firm earned much more money from its department that helps people buy and sell houses.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
brokerage
Verb
broker
صفة
brokered
مرتبط
broker

تلازمات شائعة

brokerage firm A company that facilitates trades
brokerage fee The commission paid for a broker's services
brokerage account An investment account held at a licensed financial institution
real estate brokerage A company that helps people buy and sell property
discount brokerage A firm that carries out trades at a lower cost without giving advice

العبارات الشائعة

full-service brokerage

A firm that provides investment advice and research in addition to trading

prime brokerage

A bundle of services offered by investment banks to hedge funds

power brokerage

The exercise of influence or control in political or business circles

يُخلط عادةً مع

brokerage vs broker

A 'broker' is the individual person performing the trade, while 'brokerage' is the company or the business activity itself.

brokerage vs arbitrage

Arbitrage is the practice of profiting from price differences in different markets, not the service of acting as a middleman.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

Use 'brokerage' when referring to the institution (the firm) or the fee/process. It is most commonly used in the context of finance (stocks) and real estate.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners sometimes use 'brokerage' to refer to a single person; use 'broker' for the person. Also, do not use it as a verb; use 'to broker' instead.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the suffix '-age' as indicating a 'package' of services provided by a 'broker'.

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Middle English word 'brocour' (a small trader) with the suffix '-age' denoting a business or service fee.

أنماط نحوية

Countable noun when referring to a company (e.g., 'Three different brokerages'). Uncountable noun when referring to the service or fee (e.g., 'He works in brokerage').
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السياق الثقافي

In many Western countries, having a personal brokerage account is a common way for middle-class individuals to save for retirement.

اختبار سريع

Before buying the apartment, we had to pay a significant _____ fee to the agency.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: a

كلمات ذات صلة

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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