Collision
nounverified·updated May 9, 2026
Two or more distinct inputs produce the same output. Also see Hash Function.
Framework senses
- §1
- A collision occurs when multiple systems transmit simultaneously on the same wire.
- §1
- The situation that occurs when two or more demands are made simultaneously on equipment that can handle only one at any given instant (Federal Standard 1037C)
- §1
- Two or more distinct inputs produce the same output. Also see Hash Function.
- §1
- Two or more distinct inputs produce the same output. Also see Hash Function.
- §1
- a conflict of opposed ideas or attitudes or goals
- §2
- an accident resulting from violent impact of a moving object
- §3
- a brief event in which two or more bodies come together