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hashing Meaning & Definition

What Does Hashing Mean?

Hashing is a noun that means The computation of a hash value. It can also mean A social, non-competitive sport in which participants of a hash run use clues to follow a hash trail. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of hash. As a verb, it means To chop into small pieces, to make into a hash.

Hashing Definition (Noun)

  1. The computation of a hash value.
  2. A social, non-competitive sport in which participants of a hash run use clues to follow a hash trail.

Hashing as a Verb

  1. present participle and gerund of hash

Verb

  1. To chop into small pieces, to make into a hash.
  2. To make a quick, rough version

    We need to quickly hash up some plans.

  3. To transform according to a hash function.

Synonyms of Hashing

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Hashing in a Sentence

We need to quickly hash up some plans.

Word Forms & Grammar

hashing (usually uncountable, plural hashings)

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