hashing

American  

[hash-ing] / ˈhæʃ ɪŋ /

noun

1. Radio. interference of signals between two stations on the same or adjacent frequencies.

2. Computers. Also a technique for locating data in a file by applying a transformation, usually algorithmic, to a key.

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Etymology

Origin of hashing

First recorded in 1965–70; hash ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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

In recent weeks, both sides engaged in a charm offensive to sway shareholders, hashing out their opposing arguments publicly and conveying confidence that their clashing views would prevail.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

Both sides had spent months hashing out a deal over the use of AI to replicate an actor's performance - and "guardrails" to prevent this from happening.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2025

By Tuesday afternoon, prosecutors and the defense began hashing out the crucial wording of jury instructions.

From Salon • May 21, 2024

There was no point hashing it out now, right before certain death.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi