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arbitrage
AR-bih-trahj
ˈɑːrbɪtrɑːʒListen
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Syllable breakdown
arbitrage
Sounds like
Say 'AR-bih-trahj' — the final 'ge' is a soft 'zh'.
Dictionary meaning
The practice of buying and selling assets in different markets to exploit price differences.
History and origin
French — 'arbitrage' (arbitration).
Examples
- Cryptocurrency arbitrage opportunities can vanish within seconds due to algorithmic trading.
Common mispronunciations
AR-bih-trayjar-BEE-trazh
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