transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈbyu̇r-(ˌ)ō, ˈbyər- ]
noun
( plural bureaus also bu·reaux -(ˌ)ōz)
Etymology: French, desk, cloth covering for desks, from Old French burel woolen cloth, from Old French * bure, from Late Latin burra shaggy cloth
Date: 1699
1.
a. British : writing desk ; especially : one having drawers and a slant top
b. : a low chest of drawers for use in a bedroom
2.
a. : a specialized administrative unit ; especially : a subdivision of an executive department of a government
b. : a branch of a newspaper, newsmagazine, or wire service in an important news center
c. : a usually commercial agency that serves as an intermediary especially for exchanging information or coordinating activities
credit bureau