proxy

noun

ˈpräk-sē

plural proxies

: the agency, function, or office of a deputy who acts as a substitute for another

: authority or power to act for another

: a document giving such authority

specifically : a power of attorney authorizing a specified person to vote corporate stock

: a person authorized to act for another : procurator

proxy adjective

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Proxies and Proxy Servers

Proxy comes from a contracted form of the Middle English word procuracie (meaning “procuration”). A proxy may refer to a person who is authorized to act for another or it may designate the function or authority of serving in another’s stead. In the latter sense, it generally is preceded by the word by (“vote by proxy”).

Proxy has recently taken on meanings in computing, where it is found in such phrases as proxy server, a computer system that facilitates the exchange of data between users on a network.

Example Sentences

Since I wouldn't be available to vote, I nominated him to act as my proxy. sent a proxy to the meeting to cast his vote for him

Recent Examples on the Web To be sure, Down syndrome is not a good proxy for other forms of genetic disease.

Laura Hercher, STAT, 27 Aug. 2022 Since the kWh delivered is a proxy for both the emissions avoided and cost savings, the better this ratio, the better the economic and environmental case.

Matt Stevens, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 Unemployment applications are a proxy for layoffs and are often seen as an early indicator of where the job market is headed.

Paul Wiseman, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Aug. 2022 Money is a proxy for risk in Connecticut’s cash bail system.

Kelan Lyons, Hartford Courant, 31 July 2022 Nancy’s absent orgasm is a proxy for a life built of modular self-effacements, and for the sacrifices of motherhood both chosen and imposed.

Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 5 July 2022 These can act as a proxy for the types of patients served by One Medical clinics and thus indicate which types of patients Amazon will — and will not — have data to direct its health care reinvention efforts.

Alexander Chaitoff, STAT, 1 Sep. 2022 Life expectancy is generally used as a proxy for a population’s overall health.

Nigel Chiwaya, NBC News, 23 Aug. 2022 Luca said that since Airbnb has a high review rate, the study was able to use reviews as a proxy for bookings.

Anissa Gardizy, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2022 See More

Legal Definition

proxy

noun

ˈpräk-sē

plural proxies

: the act or practice of a person serving as an authorized agent or substitute for another

—used especially in the phrase by proxy

: authority or power to act for another

: a statement or document giving such authorization

specifically : an oral consent or written document (as a power of attorney) given by a stockholder to a specified person or persons to vote corporate stock

: a person authorized to act or make decisions for another

appointed a health-care proxy

: something serving to replace or substitute for another thing

单词	proxy
释义	proxy noun ˈpräk-sē plural proxies 1 : the agency, function, or office of a deputy who acts as a substitute for another 2 a : authority or power to act for another b : a document giving such authority specifically : a power of attorney authorizing a specified person to vote corporate stock 3 : a person authorized to act for another : procurator proxy adjective Did you know? Proxies and Proxy Servers Proxy comes from a contracted form of the Middle English word procuracie (meaning “procuration”). A proxy may refer to a person who is authorized to act for another or it may designate the function or authority of serving in another’s stead. In the latter sense, it generally is preceded by the word by (“vote by proxy”). Proxy has recently taken on meanings in computing, where it is found in such phrases as proxy server, a computer system that facilitates the exchange of data between users on a network. Synonyms agent assignee attorney commissary delegate deputy envoy factor minister procurator rep representative See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Since I wouldn't be available to vote, I nominated him to act as my proxy. sent a proxy to the meeting to cast his vote for him Recent Examples on the Web To be sure, Down syndrome is not a good proxy for other forms of genetic disease. Laura Hercher, STAT, 27 Aug. 2022 Since the kWh delivered is a proxy for both the emissions avoided and cost savings, the better this ratio, the better the economic and environmental case. Matt Stevens, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 Unemployment applications are a proxy for layoffs and are often seen as an early indicator of where the job market is headed. Paul Wiseman, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Aug. 2022 Money is a proxy for risk in Connecticut’s cash bail system. Kelan Lyons, Hartford Courant, 31 July 2022 Nancy’s absent orgasm is a proxy for a life built of modular self-effacements, and for the sacrifices of motherhood both chosen and imposed. Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 5 July 2022 These can act as a proxy for the types of patients served by One Medical clinics and thus indicate which types of patients Amazon will — and will not — have data to direct its health care reinvention efforts. Alexander Chaitoff, STAT, 1 Sep. 2022 Life expectancy is generally used as a proxy for a population’s overall health. Nigel Chiwaya, NBC News, 23 Aug. 2022 Luca said that since Airbnb has a high review rate, the study was able to use reviews as a proxy for bookings. Anissa Gardizy, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English proxi, procucie, contraction of procuracie, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin procuratia, alteration of Latin procuratio procuration First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing proxy Munchausen's syndrome by proxy Munchausen syndrome by proxy proxy marriage Munchausen's syndrome by proxy Munchausen syndrome by proxy proxy marriage Kids Definition proxy noun ˈpräk-sē plural proxies 1 : authority to act for another or a paper giving such authority 2 : a person with authority to act for another Legal Definition proxy noun ˈpräk-sē plural proxies 1 : the act or practice of a person serving as an authorized agent or substitute for another —used especially in the phrase by proxy 2 a : authority or power to act for another b : a statement or document giving such authorization specifically : an oral consent or written document (as a power of attorney) given by a stockholder to a specified person or persons to vote corporate stock 3 a : a person authorized to act or make decisions for another appointed a health-care proxy b : something serving to replace or substitute for another thing History and Etymology for proxy Middle English procucie, contraction of procuracie, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin procuratia, alteration of Latin procuratio appointment of another as one's agent proxy 1 of 2 noun as in delegate a person who acts or does business for another sent a proxy to the meeting to cast his vote for him Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance delegate representative agent deputy attorney manager minister factor ambassador surrogate envoy rep assignee commissary procurator diplomat substitute replacement spokesperson foreign minister alternate intermediary operative spy mediator legate emissary sub broker plenipotentiary distributor diplomatist arbiter stand-in speaker spokesman liaison backup informer pinch hitter relief middleman arbitrator peacemaker conciliator mouthpiece understudy intercessor comprador prophet go-between point man compradore point person interposer proxy 2 of 2 adjective as in makeshift Synonyms & Similar Words makeshift backup substitute acting stopgap alternate interim provisionary provisional temporary provisory make-do ad interim jackleg Antonyms & Near Antonyms permanent long-term
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proxy

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