Broker vs. Middleman

Broker vs. Middleman — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Broker and Middleman

Brokernoun

A mediator between a buyer and seller.

Middlemannoun

An intermediary, agent between two (or more) parties.

Brokernoun

A stockbroker.

Middlemannoun

An intermediate dealer between the manufacturer and the retailer or customer.

Brokernoun

A mediator in general, one who liaises between two or more parties to attempt to achieve an outcome of some kind.

Middlemannoun

One who rents land in large tracts, and lets it in small portions to the peasantry.

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Brokernoun

(computing) An agent involved in the exchange of messages or transactions.

Middlemanverb

To act as a middleman or intermediary.

Brokerverb

(intransitive) To act as a broker; to mediate in a sale or transaction.

Middlemannoun

someone who buys large quantities of goods and resells to merchants rather than to the ultimate customers

Brokerverb

(transitive) To act as a broker in; to arrange or negotiate.

Middlemannoun

the performer in the middle of a minstrel line who engages the others in talk

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Brokernoun

a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission

Middlemannoun

a person who is in a position to give you special assistance;

he used his business contacts to get an introduction to the governor

Brokerverb

act as a broker