B2 verb Neutro

alias

/ˈeɪ.li.əs/

To assign an alternative name or shortcut to a command, file, or electronic record to simplify access or organization. In technical contexts, it also refers to the process of mapping one identifier to another to hide complexity or maintain legacy compatibility.

Exemplos

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1

I decided to alias my most frequently used terminal commands to save time during development.

I decided to alias my most frequently used terminal commands to save time during development.

2

The system administrator will alias the old server address to the new one to ensure a smooth transition.

The system administrator will alias the old server address to the new one to ensure a smooth transition.

3

You should alias that long directory path so you can jump to it in just one keystroke.

You should alias that long directory path so you can jump to it in just one keystroke.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
alias
Verb
alias
Adjetivo
aliased
Relacionado
aliasing
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Dica de memorização

Think of an Alias as an 'Alternative Label In A System' (A-L-I-A-S).

Quiz rápido

To make the software easier to use, the developers decided to ___ the complex internal codes to user-friendly names.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: alias

Exemplos

1

I decided to alias my most frequently used terminal commands to save time during development.

everyday

I decided to alias my most frequently used terminal commands to save time during development.

2

The system administrator will alias the old server address to the new one to ensure a smooth transition.

formal

The system administrator will alias the old server address to the new one to ensure a smooth transition.

3

You should alias that long directory path so you can jump to it in just one keystroke.

informal

You should alias that long directory path so you can jump to it in just one keystroke.

4

In this mathematical model, we alias the variables to reflect their functional relationships more clearly.

academic

In this mathematical model, we alias the variables to reflect their functional relationships more clearly.

5

Our database allows users to alias legacy client IDs to their modern counterparts for reporting purposes.

business

Our database allows users to alias legacy client IDs to their modern counterparts for reporting purposes.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
alias
Verb
alias
Adjetivo
aliased
Relacionado
aliasing

Colocações comuns

alias a command alias a command
alias an email address alias an email address
alias a file path alias a file path
automatically alias automatically alias
alias for convenience alias for convenience

Frases Comuns

alias as

alias as

set an alias

set an alias

remove an alias

remove an alias

Frequentemente confundido com

alias vs pseudonym

An alias is often a technical mapping or alternative identifier, whereas a pseudonym is specifically a false name used by an author or person to conceal identity.

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Notas de uso

While 'alias' is most commonly known as a noun or adverb, using it as a verb is standard in computing and data management. It describes the intentional act of creating a link between two names.

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Erros comuns

Learners sometimes use 'alias' as a verb in general social contexts (e.g., 'He aliased his name to John'), which sounds unnatural; use 'went by the name' or 'used the alias' instead.

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Dica de memorização

Think of an Alias as an 'Alternative Label In A System' (A-L-I-A-S).

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Latin word 'alias', meaning 'at another time' or 'otherwise'.

Padrões gramaticais

transitive verb past tense: aliased present participle: aliasing
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Contexto cultural

In modern digital culture, aliasing is a fundamental concept in coding (bash/zsh) and database management to streamline workflows.

Quiz rápido

To make the software easier to use, the developers decided to ___ the complex internal codes to user-friendly names.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: alias

Palavras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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