hash function

English

Noun

hash function (plural hash functions)

1. (computing) an algorithm that generates a numeric, or fixed-size character output from a variable-sized piece of text or other data; used in database table queries, cryptography and in error-checking

Translations

algorithm that generates a numeric, or fixed-size character output from a variable-sized piece of text or other data

Icelandic: tætifall (is) n., hakkafall (is) n.