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vicariously | proxy |

As an adverb vicariously

is in a vicarious manner.

As an adjective proxy is

used as a proxy or acting as a proxy.

As a noun proxy is

an agent or substitute authorized to act for another person.

As a verb proxy is

to serve as a proxy for.

vicariously

English

Adverb

(-)
  • In a vicarious manner.
  • indirectly, as, by, or through a substitute

    • Quotations

    {{timeline, 1800s=1851 1861, 2000s=2006}} * 1851 — ch 28 *: The mates regularly relieved each other at the watches, and for aught that could be seen to the contrary, they seemed to be the only commanders of the ship; only they sometimes issued from the cabin with orders so sudden and peremptory, that after all it was plain they but commanded vicariously . * 1861 — ch IV *: My sister, having so much to do, was going to church vicariously , that is to say, Joe and I were going. * a.'' 2004 , Bill Watterson, ''Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat , Andrews McMeel, ISBN 0-8362-1769-1 *: Dad, are you vicariously living through me in the hope that my accomplishments will validate your mediocre life and in some way compensate for all [of] the opportunities you botched? * 2006 — Song Vicarious *: I need to watch things die from a good safe distance. / Vicariously , I live while the whole world dies. / You all feel the same so why can't we just admit it? English manner adverbs

    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 ----