/ˈpɹɒk.si/
noun
An agent or substitute authorized to act for another person.The authority to act for another, especially when written.The written appointment of a proctor in suits in the ecclesiastical courts.A measurement of one physical quantity that is used as an indicator of the value of anotherAn interface for a service, especially for one that is remote, resource-intensive, or otherwise difficult to use directly.verb
To serve as a proxy for.To function as a server for a client device, but pass on the requests to another server for service.adjective
Used as a proxy or acting as a proxy.