Pronunciation

/ˈeɪdʒənt/

Definitions

Noun

1. A person who acts on behalf of another, often with specific authority or commission: an insurance agent.
2. An agency or company that represents clients in business transactions: a talent agent.
3. A software program or process that performs automated tasks: a virus protection agent.
4. A person who influences events or others, often subtly: a political agent.

Verb

1. To act as an intermediary or representative: The agent negotiated the deal on behalf of the client.
2. To operate or function as a specific thing or tool: This agent cleans the system automatically.

Phrases

• “Act as an agent” or “Represent someone”
• “Agency representation”
• “Software agent” or “Agent-based systems”
• “Agent provocateur” (a person who secretly incites action, usually for a particular purpose)

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The real estate agent showed us several properties before we found our dream home.”
• Verb: “The IT department installed a new virus protection agent on all workstations.”
• Agent provocateur: “The police suspected the suspect was an agent provocateur, trying to stir up trouble.”

Synonyms

• Representative
• Broker
• Facilitator
• Mediator
• Go-between
• Delegate
• Proxy
• Operator