alias

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈeɪ.li.əs/

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Noun

Singular alias

Plural aliases

1. (countable) An alias is another name that a person uses.

   The actor used the alias "Amanda Xi" when she checked into the hotel.

2. (countable) An alias is a false name used to hide who someone really is.

   The suspect was travelling under the alias "Michael Stone".

   The police were looking for Robert Taylor, alias Rob King.

3. (countable) In computing, an alias is a different name used for a file, command, or email address.

   I made an alias for the long command so I could type it more quickly.