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Bureau

usgb/ˈbjʊrəʊ/Volume
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Government AgenciesPlay
Often refers to official government departments or divisions. SlideHe submitted his documents to the immigration bureau for processing.
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A bureau usually specializes in a specific service or function. SlideThe travel bureau offers detailed tourist information.
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Used in formal or official contexts, not typically in casual conversation. SlideThe census bureau collects data about the population every ten years.