alias /ˈeɪ.li.əs/noun 5adverb 2verb 2forms 3 noun5 •Another name; especially, an assumed name. •An alternate name assigned to something, e.g. a database column to avoid ambiguity in a query. •An abbreviation that replaces a string of commands and thereby reduces typing when performing routine actions or tasks. •A spurious signal generated as a technological artifact. •A second or further writ which is issued after a first writ has expired without effect. adverb2 •Otherwise; at another time; in other circumstances; otherwise called; also known as; formerly known as.Hitherto the commanding influence of Sir Robert Evelyn's character had sunk his own into insignificance—now he had no "rival near the throne," alias the bench of county magistrates. — 1834 •Used to connect the different names of a person who has gone by two or more, and whose true name is for any cause doubtfulSmith, alias Simpson. verb2 •To assign an additional name to an entity, often a more user-friendly one. •To make or become indistinguishable.Finally, as it is a frequency detection technique, color Doppler US has the potential to alias — 1999 formsaliased · aliasing · aliases
