What is HTTP proxy used for?

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Tags

1. #functionality
2. #proxy
3. #server
4. #browser
5. #roles
6. #supporting
7. #serves
8. #requests
9. #management
10. #client
11. #internet
12. #caching
13. #security
14. #while
15. #intermediary
16. #routes