ALIAS

/ˈeɪ.li.əs/
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Definition

/ˈeɪ.li.əs/
noun
  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.
verb
  1. To assign an additional name to an entity, often a more user-friendly one.
  2. (of two signals) to become indistinguishable
adverb
  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
    “Smith, alias Simpson.”

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