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1. : one that acts or exerts power. 2. a. : something that produces or is capable of producing an effect : an active or efficient cause. Education proved to be an agent of change in the community. b. : a chemically, physically, or biologically active principle. an oxidizing agent.
a person or thing that acts or has the power to act. a natural force or object producing or used for obtaining specific results: Many insects are agents of fertilization. Synonyms: means. an active cause; an efficient cause. a person who works for or manages an agency.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ˈā-jənt. Definition of agent. 1. as in instrumentality. something used to achieve an end the whitening agent in the detergent is chlorine bleach the Church has been the traditional agent for social justice in impoverished countries. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. instrumentality. means. instrument. vehicle. agency. mechanism. factor. organ.
