The difference between Alias and Pseudonym
When used as nouns, alias means another name, whereas pseudonym means a fictitious name, as those used by writers and movie stars.
Alias is also adverb with the meaning: otherwise.
Alias is also verb with the meaning: to assign an additional name to an entity, often a more user-friendly one.
check bellow for the other definitions of Alias and Pseudonym
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Alias as an adverb:
Otherwise; at another time; in other circumstances; otherwise called.
Examples:
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Alias as an adverb (legal):
Examples:
"Smith, alias Simpson."
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Alias as a noun:
Another name; an assumed name.
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Alias as a noun (legal):
A second or further writ which is issued after a first writ has expired without effect.
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Alias as a noun (computing):
An abbreviation that replaces a string of commands and thereby reduces typing when performing routine actions or tasks.
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Alias as a noun (signal processing):
An spurious signal generated as a technological artifact.
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Alias as a verb (computing):
To assign an additional name to an entity, often a more user-friendly one.
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Alias as a verb (signal processing, of two signals):
to become indistinguishable
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Pseudonym as a noun:
A fictitious name, as those used by writers and movie stars.
Examples:
"The Reverend Charles Lutwidge Dodgson wrote "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll."