agent

In computing terms the difference between agent and object

is that agent is 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 while object is in object-oriented programming, an instantiation of a class or structure.

In grammar terms the difference between agent and object

is that agent is 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" while object is the noun phrase which is an internal complement of a verb phrase or a prepositional phrase. In a verb phrase with a transitive action verb, it is typically the receiver of the action.

As nouns the difference between agent and object

is that agent is one who exerts power, or has the power to act; an actor while object is a thing that has physical existence.

As a verb object is

to disagree with something or someone; especially in a Court of Law, to raise an objection.

As nouns the difference between source and agent

is that source is the person, place or thing from which something (information, goods, etc) comes or is acquired while agent is agent (intermediary for certain services, such as for artistic performances or public relations).

As a verb source

is (chiefly|us) to obtain or procure:.

As nouns the difference between agent and espionage

is that agent is agent (intermediary for certain services, such as for artistic performances or public relations) while espionage is the act or process of learning secret information through clandestine means.

As an adjective consignee

is .

As a noun agent is

agent (intermediary for certain services, such as for artistic performances or public relations).

As nouns the difference between negotiator and agent

is that negotiator is one who negotiates while agent is agent (intermediary for certain services, such as for artistic performances or public relations).

Machine is a related term of agent.

As a verb machine

is .

As a noun agent is

agent (intermediary for certain services, such as for artistic performances or public relations).

As nouns the difference between apparatus and agent

is that apparatus is the entirety of means whereby a specific production is made existent or task accomplished while agent is one who exerts power, or has the power to act; an actor.

As a noun agent

is agent (intermediary for certain services, such as for artistic performances or public relations).

As an adjective bacteria is

bacterial.

As nouns the difference between conservator and agent

is that conservator is one who conserves, preserves or protects something while agent is agent (intermediary for certain services, such as for artistic performances or public relations).

Legate is a related term of agent.

As nouns the difference between legate and agent

is that legate is morass, bog, puddle, pool while agent is agent (intermediary for certain services, such as for artistic performances or public relations).