checksum
What is another word for checksum? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A number worked out from a set of data and used to check whether the data has been altered or corrupted.
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How to use checksum
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
calculate a checksum
verify the checksum
checksum mismatch
matching checksum
It is a technical term mostly used in computing and mathematics contexts.
Etymology
Checksum is formed from check and sum, reflecting how a value is summed up from the data so it can be checked later.
Full origin of checksum →Frequently asked questions
What is a checksum used for?
It is used to check whether data has been changed or corrupted during storage, entry or transmission.
How is a checksum calculated?
An algorithm is applied to a set of data to produce a single number that represents it.
Can checksum be used as a verb?
Yes, to checksum something means to compute its checksum.
