proxy

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Definition

An intermediary server that stands between your computer and the internet, acting as a middleman for requests and responses. It's like having someone else fetch your mail for you—adding privacy, security, or the ability to bypass regional restrictions on cat videos. Network admins love proxies; users trying to access blocked websites hate them.

Example Usage

I had to configure a proxy to access the company network from home, which only took four hours and a call to IT.

Source: Networking terminology

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