hash
//hæʃ//
Noun
A dish of chopped meat mixed with potatoes and browned.
We had corned beef hash for breakfast.
A jumbled mixture or mess; a confused muddle.
The report was a hash of unrelated facts and opinions.
The symbol #, also known as the pound sign or hashtag.
Type a hash before the keyword to create a hashtag.
In computing, a function that converts data into a fixed-size value or key.
The system uses a hash to securely store passwords.
Verb
To chop into small pieces; to mince.
Hash the onions and garlic before adding them to the pan.
To discuss or review something thoroughly, often to resolve issues.
We need to hash out the details of the project before the deadline.
In computing, to apply a hash function to data.
The system hashes all passwords before storing them in the database.