Word
interagency
Phoneticsin·ter·a·gen·cy, stress on the third syllable
/ˌɪntɝˈeɪdʒənsi/
Definition
adj. involving two or more different government departments or organizations working together. You use this to describe a project or plan that requires help from several different groups.
adj. involving or relating to two or more agencies, especially within a government or large organization. Typically used to describe collaborative efforts or shared responsibilities.
Examples
“The police and fire departments held an interagency meeting.”
“The new environmental policy requires an interagency task force to coordinate efforts between the health and energy departments.”
“Effective disaster response often depends on seamless interagency communication, as no single department possesses the full range of resources required to manage a large-scale crisis.”
Examples
simple
“The police and fire departments held an interagency meeting.”
contextual
“The new environmental policy requires an interagency task force to coordinate efforts between the health and energy departments.”
complex
“Effective disaster response often depends on seamless interagency communication, as no single department possesses the full range of resources required to manage a large-scale crisis.”
Real-World Examples
“The strategic plan is the work of the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC), a body that for 25 years has advised US health secretaries on federal efforts related to autism.” “Meanwhile, in support of the authorities and the wider response, WHO has dispatched an interagency emergency health kit, containing medicines and supplies sufficient to provide basic health services for up to 10,000 people.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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