agent

1. (computing) In the client-server model, the part of the system that performs information preparation and exchange on behalf of a client or server. Especially in the phrase “intelligent agent” it implies some kind of autonomous process which can communicate with other agents to perform some collective task on behalf of one or more humans.

2. (grammar) The participant of a situation that carries out the action in this situation, e.g. "the boy" in the sentences "The boy kicked the ball" and "The ball was kicked by the boy".Examples: "Near-synonym: doer"; "A verb is typically described as active when its subject is the agent or actor. By contrast, a verb is said to be passive when the subject does not perform the action, but is the patient, target, or undergoer of the action."Antonyms: patient

3. (gambling) A cheat who is assisted by dishonest casino staff.Examples: "Nevada casinos are fleeced out of millions of dollars yearly by agents (cheats acting as players) in collusion with crooked Black Jack dealers and pit bosses."

4. (usually US, capitalized) A respectful term of address for an agent, especially a non-police law enforcement agent.Examples: "Steve Haines (Robert Bogue): Agent Sanchez! Apprehend these suspects!"UScapitalizedusually