Agency

Word AGENCY
Character 6
Hyphenation a gen cy
Pronunciations /ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/

Definitions and meanings of "Agency"

What do we mean by agency?

The condition of being in action; operation. noun

The means or mode of acting; instrumentality. noun

A business with agents that negotiate deals for clients. noun

An advertising or public relations firm. noun

An administrative division of a government or international body. noun

The state of being in action or of exerting power; action; operation; instrumentality. noun

A mode of exerting power; a means of producing effects. noun

The office of agent or factor; the business of an agent intrusted with the concerns of another: as, the principal pays the charges of agency. noun

The place of business of an agent. noun

The faculty of acting or of exerting power; the state of being in action; action; instrumentality. noun

The office of an agent, or factor; the relation between a principal and his agent; business of one intrusted with the concerns of another. noun

The place of business of an agent. noun

The faculty of acting or of exerting power; the state of being in action; action; instrumentality. noun

Agent noun

The office of an agent, or factor. noun

The relation between a principal and his agent. noun

Business of one entrusted with the concerns of another. noun

The place of business of an agent. noun

A bond issued by a US government-backed entity, such as Fannie Mae. noun

The capacity, condition, or state of acting or of exerting power.

The capacity of individuals to act independently and to make their own free choices.

A medium through which power is exerted or an end is achieved.

The office or function of an agent; also, the relationship between a principal and that person's agent.

An establishment engaged in doing business for another; also, the place of business or the district of such an agency.

A department or other administrative unit of a government; also, the office or headquarters of, or the district administered by such unit of government.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Agency

The word "agency" in example sentences

The auditors also criticized the Office of Thrift Supervision, the federal regulatory agency that oversees nationally chartered savings & loans, saying the agency  “did not adequately address Suburban’s problems early enough to prevent a material loss to the FDIC fund” and “did not adequately monitor the thrift’s actions through field visits” to ensure that any corrections regulators did suggest were actually made. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In this paper, the term agency is used generically to refer to agencies, bureaus, departments, commissions, and other entities. ❋ ITY National Archives (1994)

Wickersham sold the title agency in 2003 and his contract with Alyeska was a condition of the sale, said Randy Strong, Alyeska president. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The title agency reports that the average price for a single family home is down 4 percent from a year ago, to $$430,019, while through July, the median sold price for a single family home is down 3 percent from the same time a year ago, to $362,000. [email protected] ❋ John Colson Post Independent Staff Glenwood Spring (2010)

The title agency reports that the average price for a single-family home is down 4 percent from a year ago, to $$430,019, while through July, the median sold price for a single-family home was down 3 percent from the same time a year ago, to $362,000. [email protected] ❋ John Colson Glenwood Springs Correspondent Aspen, (2009)

In the recall of about 7 million Fisher-Price Trikes and Tough Trikes toddler tricycles, the agency is aware of 10 reports of children being hurt. ❋ AP (2010)

"This agency is the country's record keeper," Grassley said in a statement Tuesday. ❋ AP (2010)

They can work in your favor if the agency is able to offer discounts or extras, but the key is transparency. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The same agency that has been tasked by law to uphold the goals of the National Book Development Act. This agency is the National Book Development Board. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"Agencies" like S&P trade on the quasi-governmental ring that the word "agency" provides, but executives at S&P and the other raters are charged with increasing revenues and profits to boost profits. ❋ RJ (2011)

This agency is a farcical version of the BPRD or SHIELD. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The FDA press office tells me the agency is aware of the incident and is currently investigating. ❋ Jennifer LaRue Huget (2010)

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