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Synonyms for agency
ˈeɪ dʒən siagen·cy

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  1. agencynoun

    Synonyms:
    management, operation, action, instrumentality, efficiency

  2. agencynoun

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

    The superintendence and agency of Providence in the natural world. --Woodward.

    Synonyms:
    instrumentality, action, efficiency, management, operation

  3. agencynoun

    agent

    Synonyms:
    action, instrumentality, efficiency, operation, management

  4. agencynoun

    The office of an agent, or factor.

    Synonyms:
    operation, management, action, efficiency, instrumentality

  5. agencynoun

    The relation between a principal and his agent.

    Synonyms:
    action, efficiency, management, operation, instrumentality

  6. agencynoun

    Business of one entrusted with the concerns of another.

    Synonyms:
    efficiency, operation, instrumentality, management, action

  7. agencynoun

    The place of business of an agent.

    Synonyms:
    efficiency, management, action, instrumentality, operation

  8. agencynoun

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

    Synonyms:
    instrumentality, efficiency, management, operation, action

English Synonyms and Antonyms0.0 / 0 votes

  1. agency

    Operation is action considered with reference to the thing acted upon, and may apply to the action of an intelligent agent or of a material substance or force; as, the operation of a medicine. Performance and execution denote intelligent action, considered with reference to the actor or to that which he accomplishes; performance accomplishing the will of the actor, execution often the will of another; we speak of the performance of a duty, the execution of a sentence. Compare ACT.

    Synonyms:
    action, effect, execution, force, influence, operation, performance, procedure, result

    Antonyms:
    failure, inaction, ineffectiveness, inefficiency, inutility, powerlessness, uselessness

Princeton's WordNet1.0 / 2 votes

  1. agency, federal agency, government agency, bureau, office, authoritynoun

    an administrative unit of government

    "the Central Intelligence Agency"; "the Census Bureau"; "Office of Management and Budget"; "Tennessee Valley Authority"

    Synonyms:
    assurance, billet, berth, means, confidence, chest of drawers, spot, bureau, delegacy, role, office staff, function, dominance, post, dresser, sanction, part, authority, self-assurance, power, way, say-so, sureness, place, representation, government agency, chest, position, business office, self-confidence, potency, authorisation, situation, office, authorization, federal agency

  2. agencynoun

    a business that serves other businesses

    Synonyms:
    means, government agency, representation, federal agency, way, authority, office, delegacy, bureau

  3. agencynoun

    the state of being in action or exerting power

    "the agency of providence"; "she has free agency"

    Synonyms:
    means, government agency, representation, federal agency, way, authority, office, delegacy, bureau

  4. representation, delegacy, agencynoun

    the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent

    Synonyms:
    delegacy, government agency, histrionics, federal agency, theatrical performance, commission, deputation, way, mental representation, delegation, theatrical, internal representation, bureau, office, means, representation, mission, authority

  5. means, agency, waynoun

    how a result is obtained or an end is achieved

    "a means of control"; "an example is the best agency of instruction"; "the true way to success"

    Synonyms:
    direction, government agency, manner, way, delegacy, elbow room, substance, style, federal agency, path, way of life, bureau, office, means, representation, fashion, authority, mode, room

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Dictionary of English Synonymes0.0 / 0 votes

  1. agencynoun

    Synonyms:
    intervention, instrumentality, mediation, action, operation, force, influence, procurement

  2. agencynoun

    Synonyms:
    charge, direction, management, superintendence, supervision

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words0.0 / 0 votes

  1. agencynoun

    Synonyms:
    instrumentality, operation, action, mediation, means

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How to use agency in a sentence?

  1. John Smith:

    We're doing what we can within the confines of a small government agency that is restricted in our resources.

  2. Damian Collins:

    The chickens are finally coming home to roost and this sounds like a hugely significant development for FIFA, it proves that Sepp Blatter's promises over the last few years to look into corruption at FIFA have not materialised and because he has totally failed to do this, it has been left to an outside law enforcement agency to do the job and take action.

  3. An Environmental Protection Agency lawyer:

    Environmental Protection Agency ethics lawyer casts doubt on Pruitt’s housing arrangement - AP :.

  4. Kevin Brady:

    What are the needs ? We ’ll start from there, and then : Are( funds for implementation) available if they set the priority within their own agency and budget ?

  5. Yukiya Amano:

    Iran has not provided any explanations that enable the agency to clarify the outstanding practical measures.


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