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| bu·reau [ byrō ] (plural bu·reaus or bu·reaux [ byr rōz ]) |
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1. government department: a government department, or a branch of a government department
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2. organization: an organization, or a branch of an organization
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3. chest of drawers: a chest of drawers, especially a low one
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4. writing desk: a narrow desk with a writing surface and drawers
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| [Late 17th century. < French, literally "baize" (used for desks)] |
