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hashing

/hæʃɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does hashing mean?

noun, verb

The process of converting data into a fixed-length string of characters, known as a hash, which is unique to the original data. Hashing is often used in cryptography and data storage.

Example

"The algorithm uses hashing to ensure the integrity of the data during transmission."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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