Agency

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪdʒənsiː/

Agency (noun)

  1. A company that provides a specific service for other businesses or people.
  2. A part of the government responsible for a specific area, like health or education.
  3. The power or ability to make choices and act independently.

Examples

  • The agency hired new staff for the project.
  • She contacted an agency to find a job.

Common collocations: advertising agency, travel agency, employment agency, federal agency, regulatory agency

Synonyms of Agency

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Agency

  • — referring to lack of action or activity
  • — referring to lack of initiative or response