bureau
/ˈbjʊɹ.oʊ/ · noun
Meaning
- An administrative unit of government; office.
- An organization or office for collecting or providing information or news.
- An office (room where clerical or professional duties are performed).
- 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.
- A chest of drawers for clothes.
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