Encryption vs. Hashing — What's the Difference?

In cryptography, encryption is the process of encoding information. This process converts the original representation of the information, known as plaintext, into an alternative form known as ciphertext.

A dish of chopped meat, potatoes, and sometimes vegetables, usually browned.

The process or result of encrypting data.

A jumble; a hodgepodge.

Cryptography.

(Informal) A mess

(cryptography) The process of obscuring information to make it unreadable without special knowledge, key files, or passwords.

A reworking or restatement of already familiar material.

(cryptography) A ciphertext, a cryptogram, an encrypted value. Usually used with the preposition "of" followed by the value that is hidden in it.

To chop into pieces; mince.

The process of converting messages in ordinary language, or other information into a secret coded form that cannot be interpreted without knowing the secret method for interpretation, called the key.

(Informal) To make a mess of; mangle.

The activity of converting from plain text into code

(Informal) To discuss carefully; review

A social, non-competitive sport in which participants of a hash run use clues to follow a hash trail.

Present participle of hash