Agent

/ˈe‍ɪd‍ʒənt/

/ˈeɪdʒənt/

Agent

a company or person that represents another person or company or manages their affairs

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

a substance that exerts some force or effect

a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission

synonyms : broker

a grammatical role or semantic role that refers to the entity that performs or initiates an action or event in a sentence or a clause

any agent or representative of a federal agency or bureau

Examples

1. We have two agents on the case.

2. a sharp talent agent who has a finger in the pie in show business.

3. The literary festival attracts renowned authors, publishers, and literary agents.

4. The undercover agent was assigned to watch the criminal organization.