alias.
Otherwise; at another time; in other circumstances; otherwise called; also known as; formerly known as.
Meaning & usage
Otherwise; at another time; in other circumstances; otherwise called; also known as; formerly known as.
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.
Where this word comes from
From Latin alias (“at another time; at another place, elsewhere, under other circumstances, otherwise”). See else and alien.
Another name; especially, an assumed name.
A second or further writ which is issued after a first writ has expired without effect.
An abbreviation that replaces a string of commands and thereby reduces typing when performing routine actions or tasks.
An alternate name assigned to something, e.g. a database column to avoid ambiguity in a query.
A spurious signal generated as a technological artifact.
Where this word comes from
From Latin alias (“at another time; at another place, elsewhere, under other circumstances, otherwise”). See else and alien.
To assign an additional name to an entity, often a more user-friendly one.
To make or become indistinguishable.
Where this word comes from
From Latin alias (“at another time; at another place, elsewhere, under other circumstances, otherwise”). See else and alien.
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