Proxy vs Talisman - What's the difference?

As nouns the difference between proxy and talisman

is that proxy is an agent or substitute authorized to act for another person or proxy can be (gaming|slang) a proximity mine; a mine that explodes when something approaches within a certain distance while talisman is talisman (magical amulet).

As an adjective proxy

is used as a proxy or acting as a proxy.

As a verb proxy

is to serve as a proxy for.

proxy

English

(wikipedia proxy)

Etymology 1

Contraction of (etyl) procuracie'', from ''procuratia'', from (etyl) ''procuratio .

Adjective

(en adjective)

Used as a proxy or acting as a proxy.

a proxy indicator

a proxy measurement

Noun

(proxies)

An agent or substitute authorized to act for another person.

* Blackstone

Every peer may make another lord of parliament his proxy , to vote for him in his absence.

The authority to act for another, especially when written.

* Burke

I have no man's proxy : I speak only for myself.

The written appointment of a proctor in suits in the ecclesiastical courts.

(Burrill)

(sciences) A measurement of one physical quantity that is used as an indicator of the value of another

(software) An interface for a service, especially for one that is remote, resource-intensive, or otherwise difficult to use directly.

Synonyms

* deputy * substitute * representative * See also

Derived terms

* proxy abuse * proxy battle * proxy bullying * proxy card * proxy fight * proxy marriage * proxy murder * proxy pattern * proxy server * proxy voting * proxy war * caching proxy * complexity-hiding proxy * copy-on-write proxy * dynamic proxy * firewall proxy * forward proxy * protection proxy * remote proxy * reverse proxy * smart-reference proxy * surrogate proxy * synchronisation proxy * virtual proxy

Verb

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.

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

Etymology 2

prox'imity + ' -y

Noun

(proxies)

(gaming, slang) 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 .

Synonyms

* proxy mine English words suffixed with -y ----

talisman

English

Noun

(s) (wikipedia talisman)

A magical object worn for protection against ill will, or the supernatural, or to confer the wearer with a boon such as good luck, good health, or power(s).

* 1997 — John Peel, War of the Daleks , ch. 10 p. 233

She kept low, clutching the rifle she'd taken as though it were a magic talisman , as if it would somehow protect her even though she didn't fire it.

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* 1916 — Frank Baum, Rinkitink in Oz , ch. 1

I have in my possession three Magic Talismans , which I have ever guarded with utmost care, keeping the knowledge of their existence from anyone else.

Derived terms

* talismen (non-standard plural)