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/ˈeɪ.dʒənt/ · ag·ent
noun
- One who exerts power, or has the power to act The government agent was authorized to make key decisions on behalf of the president.
- One who acts for, or in the place of, another (the principal), by authority from him/her; someone entrusted to do the business of another The real estate agent represented the seller in the transaction.
- A person who looks for work for another person The employment agent helped the job seeker find a suitable position.
Did you know? The term 'agent' is often used in the context of secret agents, such as those depicted in James Bond novels and films, who act on behalf of a government or organization, often in a clandestine manner.