Definition of "alias" in English

adverb

1. Otherwise; at another time; in other circumstances; otherwise called; also known as; formerly known as.

2. (law) 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

   • Smith, alias Simpson.

noun

1. Another name; especially, an assumed name.

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

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

4. (signal processing) An spurious signal generated as a technological artifact.

verb

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

2. (signal processing, of two signals, ambitransitive) To make or become indistinguishable.