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Meaning of hash function | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An algorithm that generates a numeric, or fixed-size character output from a variable-sized piece of text or other data; used in database table queries, cryptography and in error-checking.

Equivalents

Suomi hajautusalgoritmi hajautusfunktio tiivistefunktio
Français fonction de hachage

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

hash house hash map hash mark hash oil hash pipe hash rocket

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