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broking

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • CMU ARPABET: B R OW1 K IH0 NG Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

noun

Meaning 1

The craft or profession of a broker; mediation in a sale or transaction.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

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2

noun

Meaning 2

The action of a broker agent; exchange of messages or transactions involving a software agent.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Examples

  • 2004, Min Li, Xiaobo Wu, Menglian Zhao Hui Wang, Xiaolang Yan, Heterogeneous Grid Computing for Energy Constrained Mobile Device, Laurence Tianruo Yang, et al. (editors), Embedded and Ubiquitous Computing: International Conference EUC 2004, Aizu-Wakamatsu City, Japan, August 2004, Proceedings, LNCS 3207, page 360, The UPnP architecture provides features for connectivity layer and resource layer that are defined in general grid computing architecture. Unfortunately, collective layer mechanisms, such as co-allocation, directory service, broking, work load management, community account and payment, are not defined yet.

Meaning relationships

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History

Etymology

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