Proxy — Meaning, Definition, & Examples | SAT Vocabulary
If you want to sound fancy, and stick your pinky up when you talk, you can say throw in a 'proxy'. Let's learn what PROXY means.
📣 TL;DR: Proxy means a person authorized to act for another, or the authority to act on someone’s behalf. Mnemonic to help remember: Think of a PROXY as a PRO who says YES on your behalf—they’re your professional “yes person” when you can’t be there.
ℹ️ Part of Speech of Proxy
proxy is a NOUN.
🗣️ Pronunciation of Proxy
IPA: /ˈprɑk.si/ (See IPA key)
Respelling: PROCK-see
📚️ Definition of Proxy
The authority to represent someone else, especially in voting; also, a person authorized to act on behalf of another. Example: voting by proxy.
📰 Examples of Proxy
Here are some examples of the word proxy:
I had my proxy vote for me at the board meeting since I couldn’t attend.
The two countries engaged in a proxy war in a third country, each supporting opposing sides.
Mona became a hero by proxy after her firefighter son rescued a family from a burning house.
✍️ Quiz Yourself
Which of the following would most accurately be described as a proxy?
A) A computer virus that logs your keystrokes
B) A mathematical theorem about prime numbers
C) Someone voting on your behalf at a board meeting
D) A type of tropical fish found in coral reefs
Enter your answer here:
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C is the best answer here; the majority is correct this time.