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ALIAS
alias, a.k.a., also known as
(adverb) as known or named at another time or place; “Mr. Smith, alias Mr. Lafayette”
alias, assumed name, false name
(noun) a name that has been assumed temporarily
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
alias (not comparable)
Otherwise; at another time; in other circumstances; otherwise called.
(legal) 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
Synonyms
• AKA
Coordinate terms
• FKA, PKA
Noun
alias (plural aliases)
Another name; an assumed name.
(legal) A second or further writ which is issued after a first writ has expired without effect.
(computing) An abbreviation that replaces a string of commands and thereby reduces typing when performing routine actions or tasks.
(signal processing) An spurious signal generated as a technological artifact.
Synonyms
• (another name): pseudonym
Verb
alias (third-person singular simple present aliases, present participle aliasing, simple past and past participle aliased)
(computing) To assign an additional name to an entity, often a more user-friendly one.
(signal processing, of two signals) to become indistinguishable
Anagrams
• asail
Source: Wiktionary
A"li*as, adv. Etym: [L., fr. alius. See Else.] (Law) (a) Otherwise; otherwise called; -- a term used in legal proceedings to connect the different names of any one who has gone by two or more, and whose true name is for any cause doubtful; as, Smith, alias Simpson. (b) At another time.
A"li*as, n.; pl. Aliases. Etym: [L., otherwise, at another time.]Etym: (Law) (a) A second or further writ which is issued after a first writ has expired without effect. (b) Another name; an assumed name.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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