proxy
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English [edit]
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Etymology 1 [edit]
Contraction of Anglo-Norman procuracie, from Medieval Latin procuratia, from Latin procuratio.
Adjective [edit]
proxy (comparative more proxy, superlative most proxy)
- Used as a proxy or acting as a proxy.
- a proxy indicator
- a proxy measurement
Noun [edit]
proxy (plural proxies)
- An agent or substitute authorized to act for another person.
- The authority to act for another, especially when written.
- (sciences) A measurement of one physical quantity that is used as an indicator of the value of another
- (software) An interface for a service, especially for one that is remote, resource-intensive, or otherwise difficult to use directly.
Synonyms [edit]
- deputy
- substitute
- representative
- See also Wikisaurus:deputy
Derived terms [edit]
terms derived from proxy (noun)
(software) An interface for a service
Translations [edit]
agent or substitute authorized to act for another person
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authority to act for another, especially when written
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(sciencesproxy) Measurement of one physical quantity that is used as an indicator of the value of another
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(softwareproxy) An interface for a service
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Verb [edit]
proxy (third-person singular simple present proxies, present participle proxying, simple past and past participle proxied)
- To serve as a proxy for.
- 1983, Alfred Blumstein, National Research Council (U.S.). Panel on Sentencing Research, Research on Sentencing: The Search for Reform, page 143
- In many of the studies we reviewed, it is common practice to use an observed variable to proxy for a relevant variable that could not be observed.
- 1983, Alfred Blumstein, National Research Council (U.S.). Panel on Sentencing Research, Research on Sentencing: The Search for Reform, page 143
- (networking) To function as a server for a client device, but pass on the requests to another server for service.
Etymology 2 [edit]
Noun [edit]
proxy (plural proxies)
- (gaming, slang) A proximity mine; a mine that explodes when something approaches within a certain distance.
- 2001, "TripleRaid", Perfect Dark: Glitch FAQ [1]
- (Make sure you don't move!! Might trigger a proxy..!)
- 2001, "CyricZ", Perfect Dark: FAQ/Walkthrough [2]
- the only means the Protectors have of delaying is by laying mines and Sentry Guns, and the Runners can only use the Magnums to blow up Proxies and Sentries.
- 2002, "yc", Super Smash Bros.: Kirby [3]
- Usually, the only reason I play in Yoshi's Island is to have fun with the clouds - put proxies on them, taunt from them, whatever.
- 2006, "eatyourmumshead", Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory: Online Mode FAQ [4]
- You can also walk with your gun out, as this will limit your speed, allowing you do [sic] evade the proxies.
- 2001, "TripleRaid", Perfect Dark: Glitch FAQ [1]
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Italian [edit]
Noun [edit]
proxy m (invariable)
Turkish [edit]
Noun [edit]
proxy (definite accusative proxyi, plural proxyler)
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Categories:
- English terms derived from Anglo-Norman
- English terms derived from Medieval Latin
- English terms derived from Latin
- English adjectives
- English nouns
- en:Sciences
- en:Software
- English verbs
- en:Networking
- en:Gaming
- English slang
- English words suffixed with -y
- en:Weapons
- Italian nouns
- it:Computing
- Turkish nouns
- tr:Computing