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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.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionagent noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of agent noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. agent. noun. OPAL W. /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.

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

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   Definitions of agent. 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. synonyms: broker, factor. see more. noun.

4. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › agentagent | meaning of agent in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   From Longman Business Dictionary a‧gent /ˈeɪdʒənt/ noun [ countable] 1 a person or company that is paid by another person or company to represent them in business trading companies who act as agents for manufacturers → see also sub-agent, change agent → average agent → bargaining agent → business agent → buying agent → commercial agent → commiss...

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAGENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · 1. a person who acts on behalf of another person, group, business, government, etc; representative. 2. a person or thing that acts or has the power to act. 3. a phenomenon, substance, or organism that exerts some force or effect. a chemical agent. 4. the means by which something occurs or is achieved; instrument.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionagent noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   agent. noun. /ˈeɪdʒənt/. a person whose job is to act for, or manage the affairs of, other people in business, politics, etc. an insurance agent Our agent in London deals with all U.K. sales. If you're going to rent out your house while you're overseas, you'll need someone to act as your agent here. see travel agent.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishAGENT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   someone whose job is to deal with business for someone else: The company has agents all over the world. a literary agent. agent noun [C] (GOVERNMENT) B2. someone who tries to find out secret information, especially about another country. See also. estate agent. real estate agent. travel agent.

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

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   a·gent. (ā′jənt) n. 1. One that acts or has the power or authority to act. 2. One empowered to act for or represent another: an author's agent; an insurance agent. 3. A means by which something is done or caused; an instrument. 4. A force or substance that causes a change: a chemical agent; an infectious agent. 5.