Agency

usgb/ˈeɪdʒənsi/
noun

An organization or service that does a particular job or provides something, especially for the public.

The Environmental Protection Agency is responsible for protecting the environment.
Visual representation of "agency" - An organization or service that does a particular job or provides something, especially for the public.

Often appears as...

  • government agency
  • advertising agency
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Public Service

Focus on agencies aimed at serving public needs rather than private interests.

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Their agency provides free legal advice to low-income families.
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Government Link

Many agencies are part of or connected to the government, but not all of them.

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She works for a non-profit agency that collaborates with the government.
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