proxy Definition
- 1a person authorized to act on behalf of another
- 2the authority to represent someone else, especially in voting
- 3a figure that can be used to represent the value of something in a calculation
Using proxy: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "proxy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I voted by proxy because I was out of town.
Example
The shareholders appointed a proxy to vote on their behalf.
Example
The temperature is often used as a proxy for measuring the amount of energy in a system.
proxy Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for proxy
Antonyms for proxy
- principal
- client
Phrases with proxy
Example
The Cold War was characterized by numerous proxy wars fought between the United States and the Soviet Union.
a server that acts as an intermediary between a client and another server, typically used for security or performance reasons
Example
The company uses a proxy server to filter and monitor employees' internet usage.
a battle between two groups of shareholders who attempt to gain control of a corporation by soliciting proxies from other shareholders
Example
The proxy fight between the two largest shareholders lasted for months before a decision was reached.
Origins of proxy
from Old French 'procuration', from Latin 'procuratio', meaning 'management'
Summary: proxy in Brief
The term 'proxy' [ˈprɒksi] refers to a person authorized to act on behalf of another, or the authority itself. It can also refer to a figure used to represent the value of something in a calculation. Examples include voting by proxy, appointing a proxy to vote on one's behalf, and using temperature as a proxy for energy. Phrases like 'proxy war' and 'proxy server' extend the term's usage into other contexts.
