0 used when giving the name that a person is generally known by, after giving their real name: --
Malcolm Little, alias Malcolm X
1 a false name, especially one used by a criminal: --
He travels under (= using) an alias.
2 a name that can be used to find a computer file, command, address, etc. --
Alias's initial short term memory loss is actually due to the gap between the end of her artificial memories and her premature awakening.
The program lets z alias either x or y depending on the value of secret.
Consequently, if the defining contrast is the interaction between seven factors, each main effect has as its alias the six-factor interaction of the other treatments.
In an imperative setting, this principle yields a must-alias analysis.
Imported modules may be assigned a local alias in the importing module using the as clause.
We know that when such people are in custody, it can take a long time to establish their identity because they often have multiple identities and aliases.
We actually knew the name and aliases of every bandit in the jungle.
He referred to the use of the words and description of people "known as" as used to apply to aliases and so on.