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agent, n.1 & adj.

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Oed Sense

6 definitions

Method: Pattern matching with strict validation. Detects explicit definitions, acronym expansions, and appositive constructions. Definition extraction works best on documents that explicitly define terminology.

Extracted Definitions (6)

agent (sense 1.a.)

Oed Sense

A person who or thing which acts upon someone or something; one who or that which exerts power; the doer of an action. Sometimes contrasted with the patient (instrument, etc.) undergoing the action.

Confidence: 90%

agent (sense 1.b.)

Oed Sense

A force or substance which causes some process or change. Frequently with for, in, of.

Confidence: 90%

agent (sense 1.c.)

Oed Sense

Grammar. The doer of an action, typically expressed as the subject of an active verb or in a by-phrase with a passive verb.

Confidence: 90%

agent (sense 1.d.)

Oed Sense

Parapsychology. In telepathy: the person who originates an impression (opposed to the percipient who receives it).

Confidence: 85%

agent (sense 2.a.)

Oed Sense

A person who acts as a substitute for another; one who undertakes negotiations or transactions on behalf of a superior, employer, or principal; a deputy, steward, or representative.

Confidence: 90%

agent (theatrical/literary)

Oed Sense

A person whose business is to handle matters for an actor, performer, writer, etc.

Confidence: 85%

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