agency
Translation
agency, bureau, organisation
Examples
I booked my trip through a travel agency.
I booked my trip through a travel agency.
He works for a government agency.
He works for a government agency.
The theory emphasizes human agency.
The theory emphasises human agency.
Grammar Patterns
a/an ((...)) agency a business providing a service I work for an advertising agency.
a government agency an official government organisation The FBI is a government agency.
human agency the capacity to act independently The concept of free will is related to human agency.
Similar Words
Synonyms: firm, bureau, department, office, autonomy
Etymology
From Latin 'agere', meaning 'to act' or 'to do'. An 'agent' is one who acts, and an 'agency' is the place where they work or the power they have to act.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'agent' who acts on your behalf. The place they work is an 'agency'.