bureau

Plural

bureaus

1. 1.An administrative unit of government; office.

   • Ashley Johnson is an energy, trade and economics expert at the National Bureau of Asian Research, based in the United States.

2. 2.An organization or office for collecting or providing information or news.

   • Newt Gingrich gives powerful testimony to the appeal of “the last word in content providership”, speakers’ bureaus.

3. 3.An office (room where clerical or professional duties are performed).

   • Nick opened the bureau door and told Joan he was going to find Susan. He walked to the cafeteria, but it was empty. He went back to the bureau, and asked Joan to check the restrooms.

4. 4.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.

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By learning goal

Everyday conversation

Rare

General reading & writing

Uncommon

Academic

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Literature

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Synonyms

• agency
• authority
• office