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- [prok-see]
- /ˈprɒk si/
- /ˈprɒk.si/
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- [prok-see]
- /ˈprɒk si/
Definitions of proxy word
- noun plural proxy the agency, function, or power of a person authorized to act as the deputy or substitute for another. 1
- noun plural proxy the person so authorized; substitute; agent. 1
- noun plural proxy a written authorization empowering another person to vote or act for the signer, as at a meeting of stockholders. 1
- noun plural proxy an ally or confederate who can be relied upon to speak or act in one's behalf. 1
- noun proxy authority to act for sb else 1
- noun proxy person acting for sb else 1
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Origin of proxy
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English prokesye, procusie, contraction of procuracy procuration. See procure, -acy
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Parts of speech for Proxy
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proxy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
proxy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for proxy
noun proxy
- absentee ballot — a ballot in which votes are cast in advance because voters are unable to go to the polling place
- absentee vote — a vote cast in advance by a voter who will be unable to go to the polling place on polling day
- agent — A chemical that has a particular effect or is used for a particular purpose can be referred to as a particular kind of agent.
- assemblyperson — a member of a legislative assembly, especially a member of the lower house of the legislature in certain states of the U.S.
- assignee — a person to whom some right, interest, or property is transferred
verb proxy
adj proxy
- dummiest — a representation or copy of something, as for displaying to indicate appearance: a display of lipstick dummies made of colored plastic.
adjective proxy
- delegated — Entrust (a task or responsibility) to another person, typically one who is less senior than oneself.
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