Hash

Pronunciation: /hæʃ/

Definitions of hash

noun a dish of cooked meat cut into small pieces and recooked, usually with potatoes

Example Sentences

A1 I like to sprinkle hash on my eggs for breakfast.

A2 The recipe calls for a pinch of hash to add flavor.

B1 The hash function in programming converts data into a unique string of characters.

B2 She stored the password as a hash in the database for security reasons.

C1 The chef used a special blend of herbs and spices to create the perfect hash for the dish.

C2 The encryption algorithm generated a secure hash code to protect the sensitive information.

verb to chop into small pieces

Example Sentences

A1 I hash my password to keep it secure.

A2 She hashes the data before sending it over the network.

B1 The software developer needs to hash the user's personal information for privacy protection.

B2 To enhance security, the system administrator regularly hashes sensitive data.

C1 Experts recommend using a strong hashing algorithm to protect confidential information.

C2 The cybersecurity team has implemented advanced techniques to hash data effectively.

Examples of hash in a Sentence

formal The hash function is used to map data of arbitrary size to fixed-size values.

informal I need to generate a hash for this file to ensure its integrity.

slang Let's grab some hash browns for breakfast.

figurative The new policy created quite a hash among the employees.

Grammatical Forms of hash

• past tense: hashed
• plural: hashes
• comparative: more hash
• superlative: most hash
• present tense: hash
• future tense: will hash
• perfect tense: has hashed
• continuous tense: is hashing
• singular: hash
• positive degree: hash
• infinitive: to hash
• gerund: hashing
• participle: hashed

Origin and Evolution of hash

First Known Use: 1640 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'hash' originated from the French word 'hacher' which means 'to chop or hack'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to chopped meat, the term 'hash' later evolved to also mean a dish made by mixing various ingredients together, especially leftovers. In modern times, 'hash' is also used in computing to refer to a function that converts input data into a fixed-size string of bytes.