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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. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Free_agentFree agent - Wikipedia

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   In professional sports, a free agent is a player or manager who is eligible to sign with other clubs or franchises; i.e., not under contract to any specific team. The term is also used in reference to a player who is under contract at present but who is allowed to solicit offers from other teams.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › free agentFree agent Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jun 27, 2024 · The meaning of FREE AGENT is a professional athlete (such as a baseball player) who is free to negotiate a contract with any team.

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

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   FREE AGENT definition: 1. a professional sports player who does not have a contract with any particular team 2. someone…. Learn more.

5. www.nba.com › news › free-agency-explainedEverything to know about 2024 NBA Free Agency

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   Jul 1, 2024 · Understanding the NBA free agent process, key terminology, how it works, deadlines and the difference between restricted and unrestricted free agency.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › free-agentFREE AGENT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Free agent definition: a person who is self-determining and is not responsible for their actions to any authority.. See examples of FREE AGENT used in a sentence.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFREE AGENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   FREE AGENT meaning: 1. a professional sports player who does not have a contract with any particular team 2. someone…. Learn more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFREE AGENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. a person who is self-determining and is not responsible for his or her actions to any authority. 2. a professional athlete who is not under contract and is free to auction off his or her services and sign a contract with the team that offers the most money.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › free+agentFree agent - definition of free agent by The Free Dictionary

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   Noun. 1. free agent - (sports) a professional athlete who is free to sign a contract to play for any team. athletics, sport - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition. pro, professional - an athlete who plays for pay. 2. free agent - someone acting freely or even irresponsibly.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfree agent noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    noun. /ˌfriː ˈeɪdʒənt/. /ˌfriː ˈeɪdʒənt/. a person who can do whatever they want because they are not responsible to or for anyone else. You don’t have to make excuses—you’re a free agent. Join us.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › free-agentfree agent | meaning of free agent in Longman Dictionary of ...

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    free agent meaning, definition, what is free agent: someone who is not responsible to anyone...: Learn more.