business agent
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of business agent
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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Honeywell’s automation businesses generate annual sales of about $17 billion, and operating profit margins of about 21%, selling hardware, software, and services into the commercial building, energy, and industrial markets.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
The firm’s target businesses generate $1 million to $7 million in annual recurring revenue.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026
The city's residents and businesses generate an estimated 2,500 tonnes of waste every day, half of which ends up in dumping sites across the city - the biggest being Kiteezi.
From BBC • Mar. 8, 2025
The San Francisco-based company said technology it is calling EinsteinGPT would combine its proprietary AI with that of outside partners, including OpenAI, to help businesses generate email drafts, customer-account information and computer code.
From Reuters • Mar. 7, 2023
Local governments are often reluctant to rezone commercial land to residential because businesses generate more property taxes than homes.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2022
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