Pronunciation

/ˈeɪdʒənsi/

Definitions

Noun

1. A business or organization that provides services, especially administrative or professional services, on behalf of others.

   • Definition: An agency acts as a middleman, assisting clients in various tasks or transactions.
   • Example: “The travel agency helped me book a flight to Europe.”

2. The power or authority to act on behalf of another person or organization.

   • Definition: An agent has the ability to make decisions or perform actions for their principal.
   • Example: “She has the agency to negotiate the contract for the company.”

3. Influence or control over events or circumstances.

   • Definition: An agency can refer to the extent to which something or someone affects or directs a situation.
   • Example: “The weather agency predicted heavy rain for the weekend.”

Verb

1. To act as an intermediary or representative for someone else.

   • Definition: To arrange or facilitate services or transactions through an agency.
   • Example: “The real estate agency listed the property for sale.”

2. To have or exert influence or control over a person or situation.

   • Definition: To be the driving force behind someone’s actions or decisions.
   • Example: “Her new job gives her greater agency in her career choices.”

Adjective

1. Characterizing a system or process where decision-making is decentralized or distributed among individuals or groups.
   • Definition: An agency-driven approach allows for more autonomy.
   • Example: “A self-governing school with an autonomous agency model.”

Phrases

• “Agency representation” refers to an arrangement where an agency acts as the exclusive representative of a client.
• “Agency theory” discusses how organizations delegate authority and decision-making.
• “Acting on one’s own agency” means making decisions independently.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The advertising agency created a compelling campaign for our product.”
• Verb: “The government agency enforces environmental regulations.”
• Adjective: “In an agency culture, employees are encouraged to take ownership of their projects.”

Synonyms

• Brokerage
• Facilitation
• Mediation
• Intermediary
• Delegate
• Power
• Control
• Autonomy