SHA

n. Stands for Secure Hash Algorithm. It is a set of rules used by computers to keep data safe and verify that it has not been changed.

n. Abbreviation for Secure Hash Algorithm. A family of cryptographic hash functions designed by the NSA to ensure data integrity and security.

“The website uses SHA to protect your password when you log in.”

“The developer recommended upgrading to a more modern version of SHA to prevent potential collision attacks on the legacy system.”

Technical

n. Stands for sidereal hour angle. It is a measurement used by astronomers to find the position of a star in the sky.

n. Abbreviation for sidereal hour angle. The angular distance measured westward along the celestial equator from the vernal equinox to the hour circle of a star.

“The navigator calculated the SHA to determine the ship's position using the stars.”

“By determining the SHA of several prominent stars, the astronomer was able to calibrate the telescope for the night's observations.”

Technical

n. Stands for Strategic Health Authority. This was a type of organization that managed local healthcare services in England.

n. Abbreviation for Strategic Health Authority. A former type of organizational body within the National Health Service in England responsible for managing local health services.

“The local SHA was responsible for planning how many new hospitals the region needed.”

“Following the restructuring of the NHS, the functions previously held by the SHA were transferred to new regional oversight bodies.”

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