Definition of Alias

1. Noun. A name that has been assumed temporarily.

Exact synonyms: Assumed Name, False Name
Generic synonyms: Name

2. Adverb. As known or named at another time or place. "Mr. Smith, alias Mr. Lafayette"
Exact synonyms: A.k.a., Also Known As

Definition of Alias

1. adv. 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.

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

Definition of Alias

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

2. Adverb. (legal) (non-gloss definition 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; as, ''Smith, '''alias''' Simpson''.) ¹

3. Noun. Another name; an assumed name. ¹

4. Noun. (legal) A second or further writ which is issued after a first writ has expired without effect. ¹

5. Noun. (context: online gaming) An abbreviation that replaces a string of in-game commands and thereby reduces typing when performing routine actions or tasks. ¹

6. Noun. (signal processing) An spurious signal generated as a technological artifact. ¹

7. Verb. (computing) To assign an additional name to an entity, often a more user-friendly one. ¹

8. Verb. (signal processing of two signals) to become indistinguishable ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Alias

1. an assumed name [n -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Alias

algovascular
algraphic
algraphy
alguacil
alguacils
alguazil
alguazils
algum
algums
algæ
algæsthesis
alhaji
alhajia
alhajis
alhenna
alias (current term)
aliased
aliases
aliasing
aliasings
alibi
alibied
alibies
alibiing
alibility
alibis
alible
alicant
alicants
alickadoo

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