Definition of aliasing Aliasing

We found 5 definitions of aliasing from 2 different sources.

What does aliasing mean?

aliasing (Noun)
Distortion caused by a low sampling rate, as Moire effect or stair-stepped edges.
aliasing (Verb)
Present participle of alias.

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Noun Plural: alias
alias - a name that has been assumed temporarily
		assumed name, false name
Adverb
alias - as known or named at another time or place; "Mr. Smith, alias Mr. Lafayette"
		a.k.a., also known as

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alias (Noun)
Another name; an assumed name.
alias (Noun)
A second or further writ which is issued after a first writ has expired without effect.
alias (Noun)
An abbreviation that replaces a string of in-game commands and thereby reduces typing when performing routine actions or tasks.
alias (Noun)
An spurious signal generated as a technological artifact.
alias (Verb)
To assign an additional name to an entity, often a more user-friendly one.
alias (Verb)
To become indistinguishable.
alias (Adverb)
Otherwise; at another time; in other circumstances; otherwise called.

alias (adv.)
Otherwise; otherwise called; -- a term used in legal proceedings to connect the different names of any one who has gone by two or more, and whose true name is for any cause doubtful; as, Smith, alias Simpson.
alias (adv.)
At another time.
alias (n.)
A second or further writ which is issued after a first writ has expired without effect.
alias (n.)
Another name; an assumed name.