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Meaning of alias

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

alias

Pronunciation:/ˈeɪ.li.əs/

noun

Definitions

  1. Another name; an assumed name.

  2. A second or further writ which is issued after a first writ has expired without effect.

  3. An abbreviation that replaces a string of commands and thereby reduces typing when performing routine actions or tasks.

  4. An spurious signal generated as a technological artifact.

verb

Definitions

  1. To assign an additional name to an entity, often a more user-friendly one.

  2. (of two signals) to become indistinguishable

adverb

Definitions

  1. Otherwise; at another time; in other circumstances; otherwise called.

  2. Used to connect the different names of a person who has gone by two or more, and whose true name is for any cause doubtful

    Example: Smith, alias Simpson.