collision

//kəˈlɪʒ.ən//
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Visual representation of collision

Noun

collisionSingular
collisionsPlural
1

An instance of one moving object or person striking violently against another.

The collision between the two cars caused a traffic jam.

2

A conflict or clash between opposing ideas, interests, or factions.

There was a collision of opinions between the two departments.

3

(computing) A situation in which two or more data items have the same identifier or hash value.

The hash table experienced a collision when two keys produced the same hash value.