A hashing algorithm is a cryptographic hash function that deals with encryption but not decryption. It is a mathematical algorithm that maps data of arbitrary size to a bit string of a fixed size.

Hashing algorithms are used notably in the IT field, such as digital signatures, message authentication codes (MACs), and other forms of authentication. They can be also used for indexing data in hash tables, identifying files and detecting duplicates, etc.

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