Meaning of the word proxy in English

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proxy

US /ˈprɑːk.si/
UK /ˈprɑːk.si/

Noun

1.

the authority to represent someone else, especially in voting.

Example:
they may register to vote by proxy
2.

a figure that can be used to represent the value of something in a calculation.

Example:
the use of a US wealth measure as a proxy for the true worldwide measure
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