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hashed

/hæʃt/ verb · British & US
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What does hashed mean?

verb

To convert (data) into a fixed-length string of characters by a one-way process, typically using a hash function. To conceal or disguise something, especially by altering its appearance or identity.

Example

"The password was hashed to protect it from unauthorized access."

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