Definitions
- Referring to organizations that provide services or represent clients in various fields, such as travel, talent, or government. - Talking about companies that act as intermediaries between buyers and sellers, such as real estate or insurance agencies. - Describing government departments or bodies responsible for specific tasks or functions, such as intelligence agencies or environmental agencies.
- Referring to an office or department that handles a specific type of work or service, such as a news bureau or credit bureau. - Talking about a chest of drawers or writing desk with compartments for storage. - Describing a government agency or department, especially in the United States.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to organizations or departments that provide services or handle specific tasks.
- 2Both can be used to describe government agencies or departments.
- 3Both words have multiple meanings depending on the context.
- 4Both words are nouns.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Agency is a broader term that encompasses a wider range of services and functions than bureau.
- 2Usage: Agency is more commonly used in everyday language, while bureau is more formal and often used in official or government contexts.
- 3Connotation: Agency has a neutral or positive connotation, while bureau can have a more bureaucratic or impersonal connotation.
- 4History: Agency has been in use since the late 16th century, while bureau has been in use since the early 18th century.
Remember this!
Agency and bureau are both nouns that refer to organizations or departments that provide services or handle specific tasks. However, agency is a broader term that encompasses a wider range of services and functions, while bureau is more formal and often used in official or government contexts. Additionally, agency has a neutral or positive connotation, while bureau can have a more bureaucratic or impersonal connotation.
