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proxy
This term centers on the concept of substitution, where one entity stands in for another to perform a function or provide information. In legal and corporate settings, it carries a formal, authoritative tone, implying a transfer of power or agency from a principal to a representative. In technical and scientific contexts, the word shifts toward a functional or indirect relationship. In computing, it describes a gateway that masks the identity of the original requester, while in science, it refers to an indirect measurement used to infer data about a system that is otherwise inaccessible.
Meanings
A person authorized to act on behalf of another, especially in a legal or voting capacity.
"The shareholder appointed a proxy to vote at the annual general meeting."
The authority to represent someone else, typically documented in a written form.
"He signed a proxy allowing his lawyer to handle the transaction."
A server that acts as an intermediary between a client and another server to provide anonymity, security, or caching.
"The company uses a proxy to filter outgoing web traffic and protect the internal network."
A figure or variable used to represent something that cannot be measured directly.
"Tree rings are often used as a proxy for historical temperature data."
To perform a task or act on behalf of someone else using a representative.
"The organization decided to proxy its voting rights to a trusted partner."