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   A·gen·cy

   /ˈājənsē/

   

   noun

   • 1. a business or organization established to provide a particular service, typically one that involves organizing transactions between two other parties: "an advertising agency" Similar businessorganizationcompanyfirmofficebureauconcernservicebranchrepresentative
   • ▪ a department or body providing a specific service for a government or similar organization: "the Environmental Protection Agency"
   • 2. action or intervention, especially such as to produce a particular effect: "canals carved by the agency of running water" Similar actionactivityeffectinfluenceforcepowerworkmeansvehiclemediuminstrumentmechanismroutechannelmodetechniqueexpedientinterventionintercessioninvolvementmediationarbitrationinterposinginstrumentalitygood officesauspicesaegis
   • ▪ a thing or person that acts to produce a particular result: "the movies could be an agency molding the values of the public"
   • 3. the office or function of an agent: "a contract of agency"

   Word Origin early 17th century (in the senses ‘position or function of an agent’ and ‘ability to act, activity’): from medieval Latin agentia, from agent- ‘doing’ (see agent).

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryAGENCY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   noun. us / ˈeɪ.dʒ ə n.si / uk / ˈeɪ.dʒ ə n.si / agency noun (ORGANIZATION) Add to word list. B1 [ C ] a business that represents one group of people when dealing with another group: an advertising / employment / real estate / travel agency. C1 [ C ] a government organization: an overseas aid agency. the Central Intelligence Agency. Fewer examples.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › agencyAgency - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of agency. noun. the state of being in action or exerting power. “the agency of providence” “she has free agency ” see more. noun. the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent. synonyms: delegacy, representation. see more. noun. a business that provides a specialized service. see more. noun.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAGENCY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · 1. countable noun. An agency is a business which provides a service on behalf of other businesses. [business] We had to hire maids through an agency. ...a successful advertising agency. Synonyms: business, company, office, firm More Synonyms of agency. 2. See also advertising agency, employment agency, press agency, travel agency.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › agencyAgency - definition of agency by The Free Dictionary

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   1. (Commerce) a business or other organization providing a specific service: an employment agency. 2. (Commerce) the place where an agent conducts business. 3. (Commerce) the business, duties, or functions of an agent. 4. action, power, or operation: the agency of fate. 5. intercession or mediation. 6.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishagency noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   noun. /ˈeɪdʒənsi/ (plural agencies) Idioms. a business or an organization that provides a particular service especially when representing other businesses or organizations. She works for an advertising agency. through an agency He managed to find a job through an agency.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishagency noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   as a result of the action of someone or something He obtained his position through the agency of an old friend. Definition of agency noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishAGENCY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   B1. a business that provides a service: an advertising agency. agency noun [C] (ORGANIZATION) an international organization or government department: an international development agency. See also. travel agency. (Definition of agency from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of agency.