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Agency (Noun)

Meaning¹

An administrative unit of government; "the Central Intelligence Agency"; "the Census Bureau"; "Office of Management and Budget"; "Tennessee Valley Authority".

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

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Hypernyms

Administrative Body

Hyponyms

FAA
GPO
GAO
CDC
CTC
FWS
ARDA
FDA
Government Printing Office
DOEI
NIH
DTIC
PHS
NGA
OIS
MCIA
NGB
ONI
Navy
US Navy
Air Force
AI
DS
FHA
DISA
Army
USA
USN
DRMS
NPC
US Air Force
TSA
NSW
INS
US Army
INR
CCRC
DARPA
IRS
BJA
BMDO
BJS
U. S. Army
NTIS
US Coast Guard
US Government Printing Office
USAF
NUWC
NCDC
NOAA
United States Government Accounting Office
U. S. Coast Guard
NSWC
NAWCWPNS
Customs Bureau
LABLINK
Customs Service
Patent Office
US Border Patrol
US Fish And Wildlife Service
AFISR
U. S. Air Force
Air Force ISR
OSHA
Census Bureau
USCB
NIST

Meaning²

A business or organization that provides a particular service, especially the mediation of transactions between two parties.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

The advertising agency secured a major deal with the prominent brand, expanding their client base significantly.
As a real estate agency, their main role was to connect buyers and sellers, streamlining the transaction process.
Travel agencies arrange for ticket reservations, accommodations, and excursions on behalf of clients planning their vacations.
Employment agencies provide an essential service by connecting job seekers with employers in various industries.
The marketing agency negotiated on behalf of their clients, securing partnerships with major brands to boost product visibility.

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Meaning³

The state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

Hypernyms

State

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Agent (noun)

Meaning⁴

The state of being in action or exerting power; "the agency of providence"; "she has free agency".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

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Meaning⁵

Thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end; "a means of control"; "an example is the best agency of instruction"; "the true way to success".