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Noun

1. (countable)Category:Countable nouns An alias is another name that a person uses.

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

2. (countable)Category:Countable nouns 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)Category:Countable nouns 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.