arbitrage Meaning & Definition
What Does Arbitrage Mean?
Arbitrage is a noun that means A market activity in which a security, commodity, currency or other tradable item is bought in one market and sold simultaneously in another, in order to profit from price differences between the markets. It is also used to mean Arbitration. As a verb, it means To employ arbitrage.
Arbitrage in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɑɹbɪˌtɹɑʒ/ |
| Plural | arbitrages |
| Verb forms | arbitrages, arbitraging, arbitraged |
Arbitrage Definition (Noun)
- A market activity in which a security, commodity, currency or other tradable item is bought in one market and sold simultaneously in another, in order to profit from price differences between the markets.
- Arbitration.
Arbitrage as a Verb
- To employ arbitrage
- To engage in arbitrage in, between, or among
Synonyms of Arbitrage
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Arbitrage synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
arbitrage (countable and uncountable, plural arbitrages)
arbitrage (third-person singular simple present arbitrages, present participle arbitraging, simple past and past participle arbitraged)
Words That Rhyme With Arbitrage
Origin of Arbitrage
An unadapted borrowing from French arbitrage, from arbitrer (“to arbitrate”); see arbitrate.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arbitrage
Is arbitrage a noun or a verb?
Arbitrage is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of arbitrage?
The plural of arbitrage is arbitrages.
What is the past tense of arbitrage?
The past tense of arbitrage is arbitraged. The present participle is arbitraging.