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hash

Pronunciation: [hæʃ]

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Learn how to use hash in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “food”

(noun) a dish made from chopped meat and potatoes, usually cooked together. You might eat hash for breakfast, and it can be found in some diners.

Example

I love having corned beef hash with my eggs in the morning.

Example

They decided not to order the hash because it looked burnt and unappetizing.

Example

Have you ever tried hash at a diner?

Context: “process”

(verb) to mix things together or to combine them in a way that makes a new dish or collection. Like when you take leftover food and chop it up into small pieces to make something new.

Example

She decided to hash up the leftover vegetables to create a new soup.

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He didn't want to hash the ingredients because he liked them whole.

Example

Can you hash the ingredients before adding them to the pot?

Context: “computing”

(noun) a fixed-size string of numbers and letters created by a specific formula that takes input data and turns it into a value. It helps keep data secure and makes sure it hasn’t changed.

Example

The program generated a unique hash for my password to keep it safe.

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Without a proper hash, my data could be easily stolen by hackers.

Example

What type of hash does this security system use?

How to pronounce hash

Pronunciation: [hæʃ]

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