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Collision

nounid 1853·updated May 9, 2026
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Two or more distinct inputs produce the same output. Also see Hash Function.

Classifications

Entity Type

Event72%llm-generatedllm:claude-haiku-4-5

Sensitivity

unclassified

Information Class

unclassified

Variants

plural
Collisions
possessive
Collision's
pluralpossessive
Collisions'

Framework definitions

SANS Glossary of Security Terms1 senseview framework →
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A collision occurs when multiple systems transmit simultaneously on the same wire.
ISACA Cybersecurity Glossary1 senseview framework →
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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)
NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →
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Two or more distinct inputs produce the same output. Also see Hash Function.
NIST SP 800-57 Part 11 senseview framework →
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Two or more distinct inputs produce the same output. Also see Hash Function.

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