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Meaning of proxy
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 another
- An 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. Example: a proxy indicator
noun
- A proximity mine; a mine that explodes when something approaches within a certain distance.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
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The tool cleans the input, compares it against a local English word list, and then tries to load definitions from a free dictionary source when available.