plural agents
Definition of agent
1
: one that acts or exerts power
2a
: something that produces or is capable of producing an effect : an active or efficient cause
Education proved to be an agent of change in the community.
b
: a chemically, physically, or biologically active principle
an oxidizing agent
3
: a means or instrument by which a guiding intelligence achieves a result
4
: one who is authorized to act for or in the place of another: such as
a
: a representative, emissary, or official of a government
crown agent federal agent
b
: one engaged in undercover activities (such as espionage) : spy
a secret agent
c
: a business representative (as of an athlete or entertainer)
a theatrical agent
5
: a computer application designed to automate certain tasks (such as gathering information online)
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The first known use of agent was in the 15th century
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