Agency

What “Agency” means

Noun

1. The capacity, condition, or state of acting or of exerting power.
2. The capacity of individuals to act independently and to make their own free choices.
3. A medium through which power is exerted or an end is achieved.
4. The office or function of an agent; also, the relationship between a principal and that person's agent.
5. An establishment engaged in doing business for another; also, the place of business or the district of such an agency.

Where the word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂eǵ- Proto-Indo-European *-eti Proto-Indo-European *h₂éǵeti Proto-Italic *agō Latin agō Latin agēns Proto-Indo-European *-(i)yós Proto-Italic *-ijos Proto-Italic *-ios Old Latin -ios Latin -ius Latin -ia Medieval Latin agēntiabor. English agency From Medieval Latin agentia, from Latin agēns (present participle of agere (“to act”)), agentis (cognate with French agence, see also agent).

Business name ideas with “Agency”

Industries where “Agency” fits

We suggest this word for 7 business types and industries, including:

• Advertising Agencies
• Collection Agencies
• Employment Placement Agencies
• Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
• Media Buying Agencies
• Public Relations Agencies
• Travel Agencies