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Term: Assumed Name

Description:

An assumed name is a name adopted by a person other than their true name, often used for professional purposes or to conceal one's identity.

Sample sentences:

Noun:

1. John Doe began using an assumed name when he joined the witness protection program.
2. Many actors and writers choose to work under an assumed name to maintain their privacy.

Verb (assumed):

1. She assumed a different name to avoid being recognized by her ex-boyfriend.
2. The author assumed names from different cultures to give her novel a multicultural appeal.

Verb (assuming):

1. Assuming a pseudonym, the hacker continued to operate undetected.
2. After receiving a royal pardon, the criminal assumed a new identity and disappeared.