employment agency
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noun
an agency that helps find jobs for persons seeking employment or assists employers in finding persons to fill positions that are open.
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Also called employment bureau.
Origin of employment agency
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Words nearby employment agency
employee, employee association, employer, employers' association, employment, employment agency, employment equity, employment exchange, employment office, employment tribunal, empoison
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employment agency
noun
a private firm whose business is placing people in jobs
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