proxy

/ˈpɹɒk.si/

PɹⱰK · si (2 syllables)

English Adj Top 15,667

Definition

Used as a proxy or acting as a proxy.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English procusie, contraction of procuracie, from Anglo-Norman procuracie, from Medieval Latin procuratia, from Latin prōcūrātiō, from Latin prōcūrō (“I manage, administer”) (English procure). Compare proctor.

Example Sentences

"a proxy indicator"
"a proxy measurement"