Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of agency
"The government agencies are coordinating their efforts to address the regional crisis."
In plain English: Agencies are organizations that provide specific services or act on behalf of other groups.
"Several agencies are working together to solve the local housing crisis."
Usage: Use agencies to refer to multiple organizations or firms that perform specific functions, such as government departments or recruitment services. Avoid confusing this plural form with the singular concept of an agency's influence or power.
Derived from Old French agence, this term originally referred to an office or place where business is transacted. It entered English in the mid-19th century as the plural of agency, denoting organizations that act on behalf of others.