hashing
ˈhæʃɪŋ
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Definition of hashing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
technologyTECH.process of creating a short code from dataTECH.
  • Hashing is used to store passwords securely.
2.
sportsRareactivity of following a trail using cluesRare
  • Hashing is popular among running clubs worldwide.

Adjective

1.
technologyTECH.related to computing hash functionsTECH.
  • The hashing algorithm ensures data security.
2.
cookingRareinvolving chopping or mixingRare
  • The hashing process made the vegetables easier to cook.
chopping mincing
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Expressions with hashing

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method for distributing data across servers
Consistent hashing improves load balancing in distributed systems.
method that turns data into short codes for fast computer lookup
The database relies on a hashing algorithm for quick record access.

Origin of hashing

Old English, hæs (gray) + -ing (action)

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cryptography
cryptographic random value added before hashing
software label
number produced by a hashing routine for quick lookup

Examples of hashing in a sentence

  • The engineer explained hashing during a workshop on data integrity.
  • Hashing on Saturdays takes us across fields, alleys, and muddy trails.
  • Before the race, the captain explained the rules of hashing to newcomers.
  • Hashing techniques are crucial for data integrity.
  • The software uses hashing to verify file authenticity.
  • Hashing the ingredients saved time.

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  1. French:hachage, de hachage, ...
  2. German:Hashing, hashbasiert, ...
  3. Italian:hashing, di hashing, ...
  4. Spanish:hashing, hash, ...
  5. Portuguese:dispersão, de hash, ...
  6. Chinese:哈希, 哈希的, ...
  7. Japanese:ハッシュ化, ハッシュの, ...
  8. Arabic:تَجْزِئَة, تجزئة, ...
  9. Hebrew:גִּבּוּב, גִּיבּוּב, ...
  10. Russian:хеширование, хеширующий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:хешування, хешуючий, ...
  12. Hindi:हैशिंग, काटने वाला, ...
hash
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hash: dish of diced or chopped meat and often vegetables
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Definition of hash - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
fooddish of diced or chopped meat and often vegetables
  • She enjoyed a plate of corned beef hash for breakfast..
casserole ragout stew
2.
symbolsUSthe # symbol used in writingUS
  • Use a hash to tag your post.
number sign pound sign
3.
technologyTECH.short fixed code created from data to verify integrityTECH.
  • The hash ensures data integrity.
checksum digest fingerprint
4.
substanceRarehashish, a drug from cannabisRare
  • He was caught with hash in his pocket.
cannabis resin hashish weed

Verb

tr.
1.
technologyTECH.compute a fixed-size result from inputTECH.
  • The system hashed the password for secure storage..
cipher encode encrypt
2.
messUKmake a mess or ruin somethingUK
  • He hashed the presentation with errors.
botch bungle
3.
cookingchop food into small pieces
  • She will hash the potatoes for breakfast.
chop mince
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  • hash: dish of diced or chopped meat and often vegetables
    dish of diced or chopped meat and often vegetables

Expressions with hash

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solve a problem by discussing it with others
Let's hash out our differences before the meeting.
go over a topic again, examining points closely
We hashed over the plan again until every detail was clear.
make a mess of something
He managed to hash up the entire presentation.
perform a task poorly or clumsily
He made a hash of the presentation.
cheap restaurant
They grabbed a quick bite at the local hash house..
shredded potatoes fried until crispy
The hash brown was golden and crispy.

Origin of hash

Old French, hache (axe)

Examples of hash in a sentence

  • He cooked a delicious hash with leftover meat and potatoes.
  • The hash is often used in coding.
  • Place a hash before the number for clarity.
  • The hash was stored securely in the database.
  • Each transaction generates a unique hash.
  • The police found hash hidden in the car.

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  1. French:hachis, créer un hachage, ...
  2. German:Fleischgericht, hashen, ...
  3. Italian:spezzatino, codificare, ...
  4. Spanish:picadillo, cifrar, ...
  5. Portuguese:picadinho, hashear, ...
  6. Chinese:杂烩, 散列, ...
  7. Japanese:ハッシュ, ハッシュ化する, ...
  8. Arabic:هاش, حَسَبَ التَجزِئَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:תַּבְשִׁיל בָּשָׂר קָצוּץ, לְחַשֵּׁב גִּיבּוּב, ...
  10. Russian:хэш, хешировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:м'ясна страва, хешувати, ...
  12. Hindi:हैश, हैश करना, ...
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