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agency

intermediateB2

/ˈeɪdʒənsi/ · a-gen-cy

The capacity, condition, or state of acting or exerting power.

Meanings

nounformal

The capacity, condition, or state of acting or exerting power.

عمل کرنے کی صلاحیت، حالت، یا کیفیت۔

ایجنسی

agency

Synonyms

organizationfirmagencyادارہکمپنیسازمان

Antonyms

inactivitypassivityhelplessnessغفلتغیر فعالیتبے بسی

Common Collocations

  • travel agency
  • government agency
  • temp agency

Example Sentences

The travel agency arranged our flights and accommodations.

سفر کی ایجنسی نے ہماری پروازیں اور رہائش کا انتظام کیا

Safar ki agency ne hamari parwazain aur raahish ka intizam kiya

The government agency was responsible for environmental protection.

حکومتی ایجنسی ماحولیات کے تحفظ کی ذمہ دار تھی

Hukoomti agency maholiyat ke tahafuz ki zimmedar thi

She works at an advertising agency in the city.

وہ شہر میں ایک اشتہارات کی ایجنسی میں کام کرتی ہے

Woh shehar mein aik ishtiharat ki agency mein kaam karti hai

Easily Confused With

agence:Agence is the French word for agency, often used in contexts related to travel or business; agency is the English equivalent.

Word Family

agent
nounایجنٹ
agential
adjectiveایجینٹل

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'agency' as having the power to act and make decisions.

Imagine a team of professionals working in an office, making important decisions.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہاتھ کنگن کو آرزو کیا

haath kangan ko arzu kiya

Seeing is believing.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "agentia" — the state of doing, acting

First known use: 15th century

The term 'agency' evolved from the Latin word 'agentia', denoting the capacity to act or exert power. It has been used in various contexts from the 15th century onwards.