Rename columns of list created by external content type in share point 2010

Hi,
I want to rename columns of list created by external content type.
Please help to solve the issue.
Thanks in advance!
Regards
Rajni

Hi,
Steps to rename column name:
Open external content type in SharePoint designer
click on “Operations Design View” from ribbon
select corresponding external content type operations
click on edit operation from ribbon
click next button to get the Return parameter configuration page
select the parameter and change the display name from the properties
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