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noun : AGENT
Source:WordNet 3.1
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1. (
) an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect; "their research uncovered new disease agents" ;
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2. (
) a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations ;
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3. (
) a substance that exerts some force or effect ;
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5. (
) any agent or representative of a federal agency or bureau ;
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6. (
) the semantic role of the animate entity that instigates or causes the happening denoted by the verb in the clause ;
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