bureau — meaning in English
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English meaning
- agency noun A business or organization that provides a particular service, often acting on behalf of others.
- bureau noun A government department or agency, especially one handling a specific area of administration.
- desk noun A piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing, reading, or working, often with drawers.
- office noun A room or building where people do administrative or professional work.
Senses
bureau is used for these senses in English:
- agency The office or function of an agent; also, the relationship between a principal and that person's agent.
- bureau An office (room where clerical or professional duties are performed).
- bureau (chiefly, British) A desk, usually with a cover and compartments that are located above the level of the writing surface rather than underneath, and often used for storing papers.
- buro (mostly, NNES) an office
- buro a desk, usually with a cover and compartments for storing papers etc. located above the level of the writing surface rather than underneath.
- desk A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a drawer or repository underneath.
- desk A station for a string player in an orchestra, consisting of a chair and a music stand, or a row of such stations.
- office Official position, particularly high employment within government; tenure in such a position.
agency — full definition
- noun A business or organization that provides a particular service, often acting on behalf of others.
- noun A person's capacity to act independently and make their own choices.
- noun A department or branch of government responsible for a specific area.
bureau — full definition
- noun A government department or agency, especially one handling a specific area of administration.
- noun A chest of drawers for storing clothes, or a writing desk with compartments.