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xAPI Agent
Definition
An xAPI representation of an individual Actor, identified through one of the identity properties defined by the standard and optionally accompanied by a name.
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Agents are the basic individual identity object in xAPI and are used as Actors, Objects, Authorities, and contextual participants.
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Sources and evidence
- IEEE xAPI Base Standard — IEEE 9274.1.1-2023 §5.2.2.1 — Actor: Agent table (direct)