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   A·gent

   /ˈāj(ə)nt/

   

   noun

   • 1. a person who acts on behalf of another person or group: "in the event of illness, a durable power of attorney enabled her nephew to act as her agent" Similar representativenegotiatorbusiness manageremissaryenvoyfactorgo-betweenproxysurrogatetrusteeliaisonbrokerdelegatespokespersonspokesmanspokeswomanfrontmanmouthpieceinformal:rep
   • ▪ a person who manages business, financial, or contractual matters for an actor, performer, writer, etc.: "his agent was able to negotiate a long-term contract"
   • ▪ a person or company that provides a particular service, typically one that involves organizing transactions between two other parties: "a travel agent" Similar agencybusinessorganizationcompanyfirmofficebureauconcernservice
   • ▪ a person who obtains information for a government or other official body, typically in secret: "a trained intelligence agent" Similar spysecret agentundercover agentoperativefifth columnistMata Hariinformal:molespooksnooperG-manarchaic:intelligencerbeaglelurcher
   • 2. a person or thing that takes an active role or produces a specified effect: "these teachers view themselves as agents of social change" Similar mediummeansinstrumentvehiclepowerforce
   • ▪ a substance that brings about a chemical or physical effect or causes a chemical reaction: "there is an urgent need for new antimicrobial agents to combat infections"
   • ▪ the doer of an action, typically expressed as the subject of an active verb or in a by phrase with a passive verb. Similar doerperformerauthorexecutorperpetratoroperatoroperativemoverproducercauseoriginrootsourceinstrumentcatalyst

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘someone or something that produces an effect’): from Latin agent- ‘doing’, from agere.

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › agentAgent Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of AGENT is one that acts or exerts power. How to use agent in a sentence.

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4. www.dictionary.com › browse › agentAGENT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Agent definition: a person or business authorized to act on another's behalf. See examples of AGENT used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAGENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a person who acts for or represents another: a travel agent. He is the agent for several of the highest paid players in baseball. An agent is also someone who works secretly for a government or other organization: a secret agent. an undercover agent.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › agentAGENT Synonyms: 121 Similar Words - Merriam-Webster

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   Synonyms for AGENT: instrumentality, means, instrument, vehicle, agency, mechanism, factor, organ, machinery, tool.

7. www.investopedia.com › terms › aWhat Is an Agent? Definition, Types of Agents, and Examples

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   Oct 19, 2022 · An agent is a person who is empowered to act on behalf of another. Read about different agent types, such as real estate, insurance, and business agents.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › agentagent noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   agent. noun. OPAL W. /ˈeɪdʒənt/. /ˈeɪdʒənt/. a person whose job is to act for, or manage the affairs of, other people in business, politics, etc. Our agent in New York deals with all US sales. If you're going to rent out your house while you're abroad, you'll need someone to act as your agent here. an insurance agent.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › agentAgent - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   noun. a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations. see more. noun. any agent or representative of a federal agency or bureau. synonyms: federal agent. see more. noun. a businessperson who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission.