1. companies that buy and sell securities, commodities, or other financial instruments for clients
Usage: plural of brokerage
2. the fees or commissions charged by brokers for their services
Usage: plural of brokerage; financial

Examples

• Several major brokerages reported strong earnings this quarter.
• Online brokerages have made investing more accessible to individual investors.
• The new regulations will affect how brokerages operate.
• She compared fees at different brokerages before opening an account.
• Traditional brokerages are competing with discount online platforms.
• The brokerages on this transaction totaled over $500.