(definition)
Definition: The list of locations which a method for open addressing produces as alternatives in case of a collision.
See also hash table, collision resolution scheme, clustering, uniform hashing.
Author: PEB
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Entry modified 17 December 2004.
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Cite this as:
Paul E. Black, "probe sequence", in
Dictionary of Algorithms and Data
Structures [online], Paul E. Black, ed.,
U.S. National Institute of
Standards and Technology. 17 December 2004. (accessed TODAY)
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