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Proxy: meaning, definitions and examples

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proxy

 

[ หˆprษ’ksi ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

internet

A proxy is a server that acts as an intermediary for requests from clients seeking resources from other servers. Proxies can provide anonymity, security, and performance benefits.

Synonyms

go-between, intermediary, middleman

Examples of usage

  • I use a proxy to access geo-restricted content online.
  • The company's network traffic goes through a proxy server for security reasons.
Context #2 | Noun

politics

A proxy is a person authorized to act on behalf of another, especially in voting. This can be used in shareholder meetings or other decision-making processes.

Synonyms

delegate, representative, substitute

Examples of usage

  • I gave my friend my voting proxy for the upcoming elections.
  • The board members hold proxies for absentee shareholders.
Context #3 | Verb

internet

To proxy means to act as an intermediary or substitute for someone or something else. In computing, it refers to forwarding requests to another server.

Synonyms

intermediate, represent, substitute

Examples of usage

  • The server proxies requests to a different location for load balancing.
  • The software can proxy the user's IP address for privacy reasons.

Translations

Translations of the word "proxy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น proxy

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅ‰เค•เฅเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Proxy

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ proksi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะบัั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ peล‚nomocnik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ—ใƒญใ‚ญใ‚ท

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท proxy

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ proxy

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vekil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”„๋ก์‹œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฑูˆูƒุณูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ proxy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ proxy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไปฃ็†ๆœๅŠกๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pooblaลกฤenec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ umboรฐsmaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะฝั–ะผ ะฑั–ะปะดั–ั€ัƒัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒแƒฅแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vekil

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ proxy

Etymology

The word 'proxy' originated from the mid-15th century, from the Middle English word 'procuracie', meaning the agency of one who acts instead of another. It was derived from the Latin word 'procuratio', which means a management or administration. Over time, the term expanded to include the concept of acting on behalf of another in various contexts, such as politics, finance, and technology.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,245 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.