Definition of Agent
Agent
A·gent


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A person or organization that acts on behalf of another.

e.g. The real estate agent showed us several properties.

(noun)
a person who provides the service of conducting transactions or coordinating business between two or more parties;

e.g. We used a travel agent to reserve our flights, hotels, and tours.

(noun)
someone or something that has a particular effect or takes on a particular role;

e.g. He is a force of chaos who causes confusion wherever he goes.

(noun)
a substance that starts a particular process or causes a particular chemical or physical effect;

e.g. This powder is a drying agent that absorbs moisture in its surroundings.



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