agency

agen*cy

noun

{bc}the office or function of an agent {dx_def}see {dxt|agent||4}{/dx_def}

agency shop

noun

{bc}an establishment in which the union serves as the agent for and receives dues and assessments from all employees in the bargaining unit regardless of union membership

employment agency

noun

{bc}an agency whose business is to find jobs for people seeking them or to find people to fill jobs that are open

news agency

noun

{bc}an organization that supplies news to subscribing newspapers, periodicals, and newscasters

ticket agency

noun

{bc}an agency selling transportation or theater and entertainment tickets

travel agency

noun

{bc}an agency engaged in selling and arranging transportation, accommodations, tours, and trips for travelers

ad agency

noun

{bc}an agency that handles advertising for clients

advertising agency

noun

{bc}an agency that handles advertising for clients

dating agency

noun

{bc}a business that introduces people to each other so that they can decide if they want to date each other

press agency

noun

{bc}an organization that collects and gives news to newspapers, magazines, television news programs, and radio stations