different between homologous vs proxy

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /h??m?l???s/

Etymology

From Latinized form of Greek homologos "agreeing, of one mind" from homos "same" + logos "relation, reasoning"

From 1655, in the mathematical sense. See also homolog, homologue. (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Adjective

homologous (comparative more homologous, superlative most homologous)

1. Showing a degree of correspondence or similarity.
   1. (mathematics) In corresponding proportion.
   2. (biology) Corresponding to a similar structure in another life form with a common evolutionary origin.
   3. (chemistry) Belonging to a series of aliphatic organic compounds that differ only by the addition of a CH? group.
   4. (genetics) Having the same morphology as another chromosome; relating to a homologue.

Usage notes

• (biology) For a discussion of the use of the term "homology" (and by association "homologous") in biology, see: Patterson, Colin. "Homology in Classical and Molecular Biology." Molecular Biology and Evolution 5, no. 6 (November 1988): 603–625. http://mbe.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/reprint/5/6/603.pdf (accessed 18 December 2009; archived 18 December 2009, http://www.webcitation.org/5m7rn4rCe )

Antonyms

• heterologous

Derived terms

Related terms

• autologous
• homolog, homologue
• homologize
• homology

Translations

References

English

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /?p??k.si/
• (US) IPA^(key): /?p??k.si/
• Rhymes: -?ksi

Etymology 1

Contraction of Anglo-Norman procuracie, from Medieval Latin procuratia, from Latin pr?c?r?ti?, from Latin pr?c?r? (“I manage, administer”) (English procure).

Adjective

proxy (not comparable)

1. Used as a proxy or acting as a proxy.

Translations

Noun

proxy (plural proxies)

1. An agent or substitute authorized to act for another person.

   • Every peer […] may make another lord of parliament his proxy, to vote for him in his absence.

2. The authority to act for another, especially when written.
   • 1790, Edmund Burke, Reflections on the Revolution in France

     I have no man's proxy: I speak only for myself.

3. The written appointment of a proctor in suits in the ecclesiastical courts.

   (Can we find and add a quotation of Burrill to this entry?)

4. (sciences) A measurement of one physical quantity that is used as an indicator of the value of another
5. (software) An interface for a service, especially for one that is remote, resource-intensive, or otherwise difficult to use directly.

Synonyms

• deputy
• substitute
• representative
• See also Thesaurus:deputy

Hyponyms

Derived terms

Translations

Verb

proxy (third-person singular simple present proxies, present participle proxying, simple past and past participle proxied)

1. To serve as a proxy for.
   • 1983, Alfred Blumstein, National Research Council (U.S.). Panel on Sentencing Research, Research on Sentencing: The Search for Reform, page 143

     In many of the studies we reviewed, it is common practice to use an observed variable to proxy for a relevant variable that could not be observed.

2. (networking) To function as a server for a client device, but pass on the requests to another server for service.

Etymology 2

proximity + -y.

Noun

proxy (plural proxies)

1. (video game slang) A proximity mine; a mine that explodes when something approaches within a certain distance.
   • 2001, "TripleRaid", Perfect Dark: Glitch FAQ [1]

     (Make sure you don't move!! Might trigger a proxy..!)

   • 2001, "CyricZ", Perfect Dark: FAQ/Walkthrough [2]

     the only means the Protectors have of delaying is by laying mines and Sentry Guns, and the Runners can only use the Magnums to blow up Proxies and Sentries.

   • 2002, "yc", Super Smash Bros.: Kirby [3]

     Usually, the only reason I play in Yoshi's Island is to have fun with the clouds - put proxies on them, taunt from them, whatever.

   • 2006, "eatyourmumshead", Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory: Online Mode FAQ [4]

     You can also walk with your gun out, as this will limit your speed, allowing you do [sic] evade the proxies.

Synonyms

• proxy mine

Italian

Noun

proxy m (invariable)

1. (computing) proxy (interface program)

Portuguese

Etymology

Borrowed from English proxy.

Pronunciation

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /?p??.ksi/

Noun

proxy m (plural proxies)

1. (software) proxy (software serving as an interface for a service)
2. Clipping of servidor proxy.

Turkish

Noun

proxy (definite accusative proxyi, plural proxyler)

1. (computing) The proxy.

Declension

Synonyms

• vekil sunucu
• yetkili sunucu