hashing

[ hash-ing ]

noun

1. Radio. interference of signals between two stations on the same or adjacent frequencies.
2. Also . Computers. a technique for locating data in a file by applying a transformation, usually algorithmic, to a key.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hashing¹

First recorded in 1965–70; hash ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The political pundits and armchair psychiatrists will be hashing that one out for decades.

From Los Angeles Times

CNN's report, which cited sources familiar with the negotiations, also points out that Roberts has a long history of finding unanimity on contentious cases – including hashing out compromises in 2020 Trump document cases.

From Salon

By Tuesday afternoon, prosecutors and the defense began hashing out the crucial wording of jury instructions.

From Salon

The original AI Safety Summit was conceived as a venue for hashing out solutions for so-called existential risks posed by the most powerful “foundation models” that underpin general purpose AI systems like ChatGPT.

From Seattle Times

This is a small gift to the defence's argument that Cohen lacks credibility, though it seems prosecutors are purposefully hashing out their star witness' reputation issues before the defence can.

From BBC