hashing

noun
  1. a dish made by chopping and mixing meat, potatoes, and other ingredients, then cooking them together
  2. in computing, the process of converting data into a fixed-size string of characters using a mathematical algorithm
  3. Usage: technical; computing
verb
  1. chopping something into small pieces; making a hash of something
  2. discussing or reviewing something thoroughly; going over details
  3. Usage: informal; phrasal verb: hash out

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