hashing
Americannoun
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Radio. interference of signals between two stations on the same or adjacent frequencies.
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Computers. Also a technique for locating data in a file by applying a transformation, usually algorithmic, to a key.
Etymology
Origin of hashing
Example Sentences
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In February, Snap said that it was delaying the integration and that the two companies were still hashing out details of a broader rollout.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
Sheinbaum has responded to Trump's often harsh rhetoric about Mexican drug cartels and migration with what analysts dub "silent diplomacy" -- hashing out issues behind closed doors.
From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025
LoRosa reminded Jess that she has been open to hashing out differences and conflicts off-air and that they have had such conversations in the past.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2025
By Tuesday afternoon, prosecutors and the defense began hashing out the crucial wording of jury instructions.
From Salon • May 21, 2024
I didn’t sleep much that night, hashing and rehashing the next morning’s strategy.
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
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