"hash collision" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: hash collisions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} hash collision (plural hash collisions)
  1. (computing) The situation where two or more inputs to a hash function produce identical output. Categories (topical): Computing Hypernyms: collision
    Sense id: en-hash_collision-en-noun-m8FUb7J4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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