Etymology 1

Adjective

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

   a proxy indicator

   a proxy measurement

Noun

1. An agent or substitute authorized to act for another person.
2. The authority to act for another, especially when written.
3. An interface for a service, especially for one that is remote, resource-intensive, or otherwise difficult to use directly.
4. A measurement of one physical quantity that is used as an indicator of the value of another

Synonyms

• deputy
• substitute
• representative
• See also Wikisaurus:deputy

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 143

     In 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. To function as a server for a client device, but pass on the requests to an other server for service.

Noun

1. 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/198275/8052

     the 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/198854/9449

     Usually, 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/924556/43994

     You can also walk with your gun out, as this will limit your speed, allowing you do [sic] evade the proxies.