WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
commer′cial a′gency, 
  1. Businessa concern that investigates for the benefit of its subscribers the financial standing, reputation, and credit rating of individuals, firms, corporations, or others.
  • 1895–1900, American.

'commercial agency' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
bucket shop - mercantile agency

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