Proxy

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /pɹɒk.si/
• Rhymes: -É’ksi

Contraction of Anglo-Norman procuracie, from Medieval Latin procuratia, from Latin procuratio.

Full definition of proxy

Adjective

1. Used as a proxy or acting as a proxy.a proxy indicatora proxy measurement

Noun

1. An agent or substitute authorized to act for another person.
• BlackstoneEvery peer ... may make another lord of parliament his proxy, to vote for him in his absence.
2. The authority to act for another, especially when written.
• BurkeI have no man's proxy: I speak only for myself.
3. The written appointment of a proctor in suits in the ecclesiastical courts.
4. (sciences) A measurement of one physical quantity that is used as an indicator of the value of another
5. (software) An interface for a service, especially for one that is remote, resource-intensive, or otherwise difficult to use directly.

Synonyms

• deputy
• substitute
• representative

Derived terms

Verb

1. 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 143In 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.
2. (networking) To function as a server for a client device, but pass on the requests to another server for service.

proximity + -y

Noun

1. (gaming, slang) A proximity mine; a mine that explodes when something approaches within a certain distance.
• 2001, "TripleRaid", Perfect Dark: Glitch FAQ http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/n64/file/198275/7974(Make sure you don't move!! Might trigger a proxy..!)
• 2001, "CyricZ", Perfect Dark: FAQ/Walkthrough http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/n64/file/198275/8052the 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 http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/n64/file/198854/9449Usually, 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 http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/ps2/file/924556/43994You can also walk with your gun out, as this will limit your speed, allowing you do sic evade the proxies.

Synonyms

• proxy mine