Robin Hood hashing

noun

Robin Hood hashing

noun

Etymology An allusion to the folkloric Robin Hood's practice of stealing from the rich to give to the poor.

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Computer, Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Science, Sciences A scheme for resolving hash collisions that favors the displacement of the element that is farthest from its home location.

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