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Definition of proxy - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
substitute agentperson authorized to act for another
- He attended the meeting by proxy.
2.
technologyTECH. server that acts as an intermediary for requests from clientsTECH.
- They used a proxy server to access the website.
3.
corporateTECH. US document authorizing a specific vote at a meetingTECH. US
- Shareholders submitted their proxies before the annual meeting.
4.
scienceTECH. measurement indicating another physical quantityTECH.
- Tree rings serve as a proxy for climate conditions.
Images of proxy
document authorizing a specific vote at a meeting
Expressions with proxy
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indirectly or not directly
She experienced the concert by proxy by watching her friend's videos.
war where powers use others to fight
The Cold War saw many proxy wars around the globe.
conflict where powers use third parties to fight
The Cold War often involved war by proxy.
marriage in which one or both parties are represented by others
Proxy marriages were permitted when soldiers served overseas.
person authorized to act on behalf of another
The proxy holder attended the meeting in place of the CEO.
act as a substitute for someone else
She will stand proxy for him at the meeting.
marriage ceremony with a representative for absent person
They had a marriage by proxy due to his deployment.
vote cast by someone on behalf of another
She submitted a proxy vote for the board meeting.
caregiver harms another to gain sympathy
Munchausen by proxy is a serious form of abuse.
legal divorce without both parties present
They opted for a proxy divorce due to his deployment.
battle for control of a company through shareholder votes
The proxy fight determined the future leadership of the company.
server that caches data to speed up request times
The company uses a proxy server to decrease loading times for frequently accessed websites.
method where someone votes for another person
Proxy voting lets you vote even if you can't attend.
server that forwards client requests to another server
The website uses a reverse proxy to handle traffic efficiently.
Origin of proxy
Latin, procurare (to take care of)
Terms with proxy included in their meaning
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Examples of proxy in a sentence
The lawyer acted as a proxy for the client. A proxy can help protect your online privacy. The company set up a proxy to manage network traffic. The board members reviewed the proxy before the vote. He sent his proxy to the meeting as he was abroad. Ice cores are used as a proxy for past temperatures.
Pollen counts act as a proxy for plant biodiversity.
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- French:mandataire, proxy, ...
- German:Stellvertreter, Proxy-Server, ...
- Italian:delegato, intermediario, ...
- Spanish:apoderado, servidor proxy, ...
- Portuguese:procurador, servidor intermediário, ...
- Chinese:代理人, 代理服务器, ...
- Japanese:代理人, プロキシサーバー, ...
- Arabic:وَكيل, خَادِم وَسِيط, ...
- Hebrew:מְיוּפֶּה כֹּחַ, שֶׁרֶת פְּרוֹקְסִי, ...
- Russian:заместитель, прокси-сервер, ...
- Ukrainian:представник, проксі-сервер, ...
- Hindi:प्रतिनिधि, प्रॉक्सी सर्वर, ...
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