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hash
See hash value and hash total.
hash [hash]
(computer science)
Data which are obviously meaningless, caused by human mistakes or computer malfunction. Also known as garbage; gibberish.
(electricity)
Electric noise produced by the contacts of a vibrator or by the brushes of a generator or motor.
(electronics)

1.(character)hash - hash character.
2.(programming)hash - hash coding.
3.hash - The preferred term for a Perl associative array.


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By using a hash sign (#) at the beginning of the text message followed by the time in a 24 hour format, the message would be delivered later the same day.
He originally wanted to call it simply pounds 2 but was told the hash sign would play havoc with internet search engines and record store databases everywhere.
By using a hash sign (#) at the beginning of the text message followed by the time in a 24 hour format, the message would be delivered later the same day.
 
 
 
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