hashing (Meaning)

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hashing (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Hash

Hashing transforms input data into a fixed-length fingerprint, known as a hash value.
Cryptographic hashing algorithms ensure data integrity and authenticity by generating unique hashes.
Password hashing stores user passwords securely by replacing them with their hash values.
Hash tables utilize hashing to efficiently locate and access data in a large dataset.
The birthday paradox states that with enough data, collisions will occur in a hash function.
Blockchain technology employs hashing to create tamper-proof records of transactions.
Rainbow tables precompute hash values for common passwords, facilitating password cracking.
Salt is added to passwords before hashing to prevent precomputed attacks.
Scrypt is a memory-hard hashing function designed to resist brute-force attacks.
Hashing is an essential technique in cryptography, data structures, and information retrieval.

of Hash

chopping, grating, chipping, mincing, dicing, mashing,slicing,carving, butchering, dissecting

classifying, regulating, arranging, marshalling, straightening (up), disposing, marshaling, ordering, regulating, ranging

Hashing transforms input data into a fixed-length fingerprint, known as a hash value.

Cryptographic hashing algorithms ensure data integrity and authenticity by generating unique hashes.

Password hashing stores user passwords securely by replacing them with their hash values.

Hash tables utilize hashing to efficiently locate and access data in a large dataset.