Proxy ( noun , adjective , verb )

(As a noun)

Proxy ( noun )

1. A person authorized to act on behalf of another.
2. A document giving someone authority to act for another.
3. A server that acts as an intermediary for requests from clients seeking resources from other servers.

Origin:

Late middle english (as an adjective meaning "acting as a substitute"): from latin proximus "nearest", on the pattern of deputy.

Examples:

1. I am going to vote by proxy this year.
2. He appointed his secretary as his proxy.
3. The company uses a proxy server to filter internet traffic.
4. She was elected as proxy for the absent member.
5. He acted as a proxy for his father during the meeting.

(As an adjective)

Proxy ( adjective )

1. A person authorized to act on behalf of another.
2. A document giving someone authority to act for another.
3. A server that acts as an intermediary for requests from clients seeking resources from other servers.

Origin:

Late middle english (as an adjective meaning "acting as a substitute"): from latin proximus "nearest", on the pattern of deputy.

Examples:

1. I am going to vote by proxy this year.
2. He appointed his secretary as his proxy.
3. The company uses a proxy server to filter internet traffic.
4. She was elected as proxy for the absent member.
5. He acted as a proxy for his father during the meeting.

(As a verb)

Proxy ( verb )

1. A person authorized to act on behalf of another.
2. A document giving someone authority to act for another.
3. A server that acts as an intermediary for requests from clients seeking resources from other servers.

Origin:

Late middle english (as an adjective meaning "acting as a substitute"): from latin proximus "nearest", on the pattern of deputy.

Examples:

1. I am going to vote by proxy this year.
2. He appointed his secretary as his proxy.
3. The company uses a proxy server to filter internet traffic.
4. She was elected as proxy for the absent member.
5. He acted as a proxy for his father during the meeting.