What does PROXY mean?
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: A person or thing that represents or stands in for someone or something else, especially when it comes to voting or making decisions.
Pronunciations: US: /ˈprɑksi/; UK: /ˈprɒksi/
Origin and Usage: The word "proxy" comes from the late Middle English word "procuracie" which means "the agency of another." The word first appeared in the English language in the 15th century. The term "proxy" is commonly used in the context of voting or decision-making, where a person or thing stands in for another person or thing. It is also used in the context of computer networks, where it refers to a server that acts as an intermediary for requests from clients seeking resources from other servers.
Synonyms: Representative, substitute, deputy, agent, stand-in.
Related Words: Agent, power, trust.
Example Sentences:
- He couldn attend the meeting, so he appointed a proxy to vote on his behalf.
- The board of directors appointed a proxy to represent them at the shareholders meeting.
- The server acts as a proxy for the client, forwarding requests to other servers on the network.