hash function

hæʃ ˈfʌŋkʃən

Definition

Definition of hash function - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technology

TECH.

algorithm generating fixed-size output from variable data

TECH.

The hash function is essential for secure password storage.
A hash function converts data into a unique string.
Blockchain technology relies on a hash function.

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Expressions with hash

hash out

solve a problem by discussing it with others

Let's hash out our differences before the meeting.

hash over

go over a topic again, examining points closely

We hashed over the plan again until every detail was clear.

hash up

make a mess of something

He managed to hash up the entire presentation.

make a hash of

perform a task poorly or clumsily

He made a hash of the presentation.

hash house

cheap restaurant

They grabbed a quick bite at the local hash house..

hash brown

shredded potatoes fried until crispy

The hash brown was golden and crispy.

Expressions with function

function like clockwork

run smoothly, predictably, without problems

With regular maintenance, these machines function like clockwork all year.

simple function

task or operation that is easy to perform

Cooking pasta is a simple function of boiling water.

function room

room in a venue kept for events such as parties or meetings

They booked the hotel function room for the wedding reception.

social function

gathering for social purposes

The company hosted a social function for its employees.

vital function

critical role or task in a system

The manager performs a vital function in the company.

bodily function

natural process of a living body

Digestion is a crucial bodily function for nutrient absorption..

work function

social event organized by an employer for employees

The annual work function was held at a fancy restaurant.

judicial function

role of deciding disputes and interpreting law carried out by courts

The constitution separates the judicial function from legislative and executive powers.

switching function

process of changing from one state or condition to another

The system's switching function was activated during the power outage..

staff function

social event organized for company employees

The annual dinner is a popular staff function.

Terms with hash function included in their meaning

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digest

cryptography

the result of a hash function

hash table

technology

data structure storing key-value pairs using a hash function

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French:fonction de hachage, ...
German:Hashfunktion, ...
Italian:funzione hash, ...
Spanish:función hash, ...
Portuguese:função de hash, ...
Chinese:哈希函数, ...
Japanese:ハッシュ関数, ...
Arabic:دالّة التَجزِئة, ...
Hebrew:פּוּנְקְצִיַּת גִּבּוּב, ...
Russian:хеш-функция, ...
Ukrainian:хеш-функція, ...
Hindi:हैश फंक्शन, ...
Bengali:হ্যাশ ফাংশন, ...
Catalan:funció de hash, ...
Czech:hashovací funkce, ...
Danish:hashfunktion, ...
Dutch:hashfunctie, ...
Greek:συνάρτηση κατακερματισμού, ...
Hungarian:hashfüggvény, ...
Khmer:អនុគមន៍ហាស់, ...
Korean:해시 함수, ...
Persian:تابع هش, ...
Polish:funkcja skrótu, ...
Portuguese (BR):função hash, ...
Romanian:funcție hash, ...
Swedish:hashfunktion, ...
Thai:ฟังก์ชันแฮช, ...
Turkish:hash fonksiyonu, ...
Vietnamese:hàm băm, ...

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