Agent: meaning, definitions and examples

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agent

 

[ หˆeษชdส’ษ™nt ]

Context #1 | Noun

secret

A person who acts on behalf of another, often in a secretive or undercover capacity. Agents can work in various fields such as espionage, real estate, or talent representation.

Synonyms

operative, representative, spy

Examples of usage

  • The undercover agent infiltrated the criminal organization.
  • The agent negotiated a deal on behalf of the actor.
Context #2 | Noun

business

A person or company that provides a service or represents others in business transactions. Agents often earn a commission for their services.

Synonyms

broker, middleman, representative

Examples of usage

  • The travel agent booked our flights and accommodations.
  • The real estate agent helped us find our dream home.
Context #3 | Noun

chemistry

A substance that brings about a chemical reaction or is involved in a chemical process without being changed itself. Agents can catalyze reactions or act as intermediaries.

Synonyms

catalyst, mediator, reactant

Examples of usage

  • The catalyst acted as an agent in the reaction.
  • The reagent was added to initiate the chemical process.

Translations

Translations of the word "agent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น agente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคœเฅ‡เค‚เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Agent

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ agen

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะณะตะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ agent

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใƒผใ‚ธใ‚งใƒณใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท agent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ajan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—์ด์ „ํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆูƒูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ agent

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ agent

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไปฃ็†ไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ agent

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ umboรฐsmaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะณะตะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ’แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ agent

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ agente

Word origin

The word 'agent' has its roots in Latin, from the word 'agens' which means 'doing' or 'acting'. The concept of an agent as a representative or intermediary has been present throughout history in various contexts, from espionage to business dealings. The term has evolved to encompass a wide range of meanings, reflecting the diverse roles that agents play in society.