proxy

(noun, adjective, verb)

adjective

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

- a proxy indicator

- a proxy measurement

noun

1. a person authorized to act for another

Similar word(s): placeholder, procurator

Definition categories: person, agent

2. a power of attorney document given by shareholders of a corporation authorizing a specific vote on their behalf at a corporate meeting

Definition categories: communication

verb

1. To serve as a proxy for.

2. (networking) To function as a server for a client device, but pass on the requests to another server for service.