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agency

The correct spelling is agency.

How to pronounce agency

/ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/
noun

IPA: /ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/

Say it like: Aje-nsee

The correct spelling is agency. The capacity, condition, or state of acting or of exerting power. For example: "individual agency"

Usage Examples

individual agency

authority of agency

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The capacity, condition, or state of acting or of exerting power.
  2. 2.The capacity of individuals to act independently and to make their own free choices.
  3. 3.A medium through which power is exerted or an end is achieved.
  4. 4.The office or function of an agent; also, the relationship between a principal and that person's agent.
  5. 5.An establishment engaged in doing business for another; also, the place of business or the district of such an agency.

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