noun
- people who act on behalf of another person or organization
- people who work for a government agency, especially in intelligence or law enforcement
- substances that produce a particular effect or change
Usage: scientific; technical
Examples
- The real estate agents showed us several houses.
- Secret agents gathered intelligence about the enemy.
- The actors hired agents to negotiate their contracts.
- Chemical agents were used to clean the contaminated area.
- FBI agents investigated the bank robbery.
- Travel agents help customers plan their vacations.
- The cleaning agents removed all the stains from the carpet.