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
Months removed from the initial launch, the duo is working on hashing out what the future of their effort will look like.
From Salon • Apr. 26, 2025
The political pundits and armchair psychiatrists will be hashing that one out for decades.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2024
There was no point hashing it out now, right before certain death.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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