agency
intermediateB2/ˈeɪdʒənsi/ · a-gen-cy
The capacity, condition, or state of acting or exerting power.
Meanings
The capacity, condition, or state of acting or exerting power.
عمل کرنے کی صلاحیت، حالت، یا کیفیت۔
ایجنسی
agency
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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
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💡 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.