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2. Dictionary

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

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   How to use agent in a sentence. one that acts or exerts power; something that produces or is capable of producing an effect : an active or efficient cause… See the full definition

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

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   AGENT definition: 1. a person who acts for or represents another: 2. a person who represents an actor, artist, or…. Learn more.

5. 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.

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.thefreedictionary.com › agentAgent - definition of agent by The Free Dictionary

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   Define agent. agent synonyms, agent pronunciation, agent translation, English dictionary definition of agent. n. 1. One that acts or has the power or authority to act.

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

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   Jun 30, 2024 · Agent: An agent is any person who has been legally empowered to act on behalf of another person. Agents are employed to represent their client in negotiations or dealings with third parties.