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

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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

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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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