bureau

/ˈbjʊ.ɹəʊ/noun
Middle School
1

An administrative unit of government; office.

2

An organization or office for collecting or providing information or news.

3

An office (room where clerical or professional duties are performed).

4

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.

5

A chest of drawers for clothes.

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