Cool MateMeaning of Agency
a business or an organization that provides a particular service especially when representing other businesses or organizations
In simple words: The ability to make choices and take action.
Agency in a sentence
- She works for an **advertising agency**.
- He managed to find a job through an agency.
- I've signed up with a temping agency.
- Details of the problem will be logged by the Help Desk staff who will then contact the appropriate agency.
- **law enforcement agencies**
- Some laboratories are operated by **government agencies**.
- He obtained his position through the agency of an old friend.
How to use Agency
Used in contexts related to control and decision-making. Can refer to organizations (like an agency) or personal autonomy. Avoid when discussing only organizations.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'agency' as 'act and see' — you take action to see results.
Related words
Collocations with Agency
- official
- federal
- government
- through an/the agency
- official
- federal
- government
- through an/the agency
Opposites of Agency
- powerlessness
- ineffectiveness
Common mistakes with Agency
- Confused with 'agencies' as only organizations; forgets personal meaning.
- Using 'agency' in plural when referring to the concept of choice.
- Misunderstanding 'agency' as a physical place only.
Compare Agency with Autonomy, Control, Influence, Authority, Capacity
Agency appears in
Agency in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
وكالة
القدرة على اتخاذ القرارات واتخاذ الإجراءات.
- Bengaliবাংলা
এজেন্সি, সংস্থা
পছন্দ করার এবং কাজ করার ক্ষমতা।
- GermanDeutsch
Agentur, Behörde, Vermittlung, Handlungsfähigkeit
Die Fähigkeit, Entscheidungen zu treffen und zu handeln.
- SpanishEspañol
Agencia
La capacidad de tomar decisiones y actuar.
- Persianفارسی
آژانس، نمایندگی، عاملیت
توانایی انتخاب کردن و اقدام کردن.
- FrenchFrançais
Agence
La capacité de faire des choix et d'agir.
- Hindiहिन्दी
एजेंसी
चुनाव करने और कार्रवाई करने की क्षमता।
- ItalianItaliano
Agenzia, Autonomia
La capacità di fare scelte e agire.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Agência
A capacidade de fazer escolhas e agir.
- RussianРусский
Агентство, агентство по трудоустройству, посредник
Способность принимать решения и действовать.
- Urduاردو
ایجنسی، ادارہ، ایجنسی
فیصلے کرنے اور عمل کرنے کی صلاحیت۔
- Chinese中文
代理机构
做出选择和采取行动的能力。
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Frequently asked questions about Agency
What does Agency mean?
The ability to make choices and take action.
What is the definition of Agency?
a business or an organization that provides a particular service especially when representing other businesses or organizations
How do you use Agency in a sentence?
She works for an **advertising agency**.
Can you give another example of Agency?
He managed to find a job through an agency.
What are synonyms for Agency?
Common alternatives include autonomy, control, influence, authority, capacity.
What is the opposite of Agency?
Opposite meanings include powerlessness, ineffectiveness.
What words go with Agency?
It commonly pairs with official, federal, government, through an/the agency, official, federal, government, through an/the agency.
What are common mistakes when using Agency?
Confused with 'agencies' as only organizations; forgets personal meaning. Using 'agency' in plural when referring to the concept of choice. Misunderstanding 'agency' as a physical place only.
How do you pronounce Agency?
US: /["/ˈeɪdʒənsi/"]/, UK: /["/ˈeɪdʒənsi/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Agency?
Used in contexts related to control and decision-making. Can refer to organizations (like an agency) or personal autonomy. Avoid when discussing only organizations.
What CEFR level is Agency?
"Agency" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.