double hashing
[ˈdʌbəl ˈhæʃɪŋ]
noun
hash duplo
1. A collision resolution technique in hash tables where a second hash function is applied to resolve collisions when two keys hash to the same index
Double hashing uses a second hash function to find the next available slot when a collision occurs in the hash table.
Hash duplo utiliza uma segunda função de hash para encontrar o próximo espaço disponível quando ocorre uma colisão na tabela de hash.
2. The process of applying two different hash functions sequentially to data for improved security or distribution
The database implementation uses double hashing to minimize clustering effects in the hash table.
A implementação do banco de dados usa hash duplo para minimizar efeitos de agrupamento na tabela de hash.
This is specialized technical terminology used in computer science and software engineering. It appears primarily in academic contexts, algorithm textbooks, and professional programming discussions. The term is relatively consistent across English and Portuguese-speaking regions with minimal cultural variation, as it refers to a specific computational technique.
Related Idioms & Phrases
resolve a collision with double hashing
implement double hashing strategy
apply double hashing technique
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