us government printing office

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Definition

Proper noun An agency of the legislative branch of the United States federal government. Its primary function is to provide printing, binding, and distribution services for the official documents of Congress, federal departments, and other government establishments.

Usage

The term "US Government Printing Office" is used as the official name of a specific federal agency. It is typically used in formal, governmental, and historical contexts. * The report was published by the US Government Printing Office. * Historical documents are often available through the US Government Printing Office.

Advanced Usage
  • The agency is commonly referred to by its acronym, GPO.
    • The GPO is responsible for publishing the Congressional Record.
  • While "Printing Office" is in its name, its modern functions include digital information dissemination and authentication.
Variants and Related Words
  • Government Publishing Office: This is the contemporary name adopted by the agency in 2014 to reflect its broader digital services, though "Government Printing Office" remains in widespread use and is the name under which it was established.
  • Superintendent of Documents: A title and office within the GPO responsible for the distribution and sale of government publications.
Synonyms
  • GPO (the standard acronym)
  • Government Publishing Office (modern official name)
Related Terms and Concepts
  • Congressional Record: The official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress, published by the GPO.
  • Federal Depository Library Program: A program administered by the GPO to provide free public access to government publications in designated libraries across the country.
Noun
  1. an agency of the legislative branch that provides printing and binding services for Congress and the departments and establishments of the federal government

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