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linear hash

(algorithm)

Definition: A numeric function that maintains the order of input keys while changing their spacing.

Formal Definition: A hash function f for keys in S such that k1, k2 ∈ S ∧ k1 > k2 → f(k1) > f(k2).

Also known as order-preserving hash.

Generalization (I am a kind of ...)
hash function.

Specialization (... is a kind of me.)
order-preserving minimal perfect hashing.

Aggregate parent (I am a part of or used in ...)
grid file, hash heap.

See also linear hashing.

Author: PEB


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Entry modified 4 February 2009.
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Paul E. Black, "linear hash", in Dictionary of Algorithms and Data Structures [online], Vreda Pieterse and Paul E. Black, eds. 4 February 2009. (accessed TODAY) Available from: http://www.nist.gov/dads/HTML/linearhash.html