what does the word ''proxy'' mean?

Answer 1

A server that sits between a client application, such as a Web browser, and a real server. It intercepts all requests to the real server to see if it can fulfill the requests itself. If not, it forwards the request to the real server.

Answer 2

Proxy may refer to something which acts on behalf of something else as in:

Proxy server, a computer network service that allows clients to make indirect network connections to other network services
Proxy pattern, a software design pattern in computer programming
Proxy (statistics), a measured variable used to infer the value of a variable of interest
Proxy (climate), a measured variable used to infer the value of a variable of interest in climate research
Proxy murder, a murder which the murderer commits at the behest of another
Proxy voting, one way of casting an absentee ballot in some elections
Proxy war, a war where two powers use third parties as a substitute for fighting each other directly
Proxy occupation, a military occupation where the occupying power directs a "co-belligerent" (i.e. ally) to undertake the occupation of a particular area, as a substitute for the occupying power handling the occupation of that area directly
Proxy statement, an announcement of and an invitation to a U.S. stockholders' meeting
Proxy fight, an event that may occur when opposition develops to a corporation management among its stockholders
Proxy marriage, a practice formerly common amongst European monarchs, where one party is not present in person to their marriage to the other
"Proxy", an advanced humanoid character in the anime Ergo Proxy
Proxy card, a substitute card used in trading card games when a player does not own the substituted card.
"The Proxy," a song by RJD2 from his 2003 album Deadringer

Answer 3

Dictionary.com says:
proxy(proxee)-noun, plural: proxies.
1. The agency, function, or power of a person authorized to act as the deputy or subsitute for another.
2.The person so authorized; subsitute; agent.
3. a written authorization empowering another person to vote or act for the signer, as at a meeting of stockholders.
4. An ally or confederate who can be relied upon to speak or act in one's behalf.

Answer 4

Here is a good source that will explain what a proxy is.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proxy_server

Answer 5

Another stupid question... I would suggest going to a few dictionary websites.

http://m-w.com/

My personal favorite.