checksum
/ˈtʃɛkˌsʌm/
noun
- A small piece of data calculated from a larger set of data, used to detect errors during transmission or storage.
- The system automatically compares the checksum to ensure no data was corrupted.
- Many software websites provide a checksum so you can verify the file's integrity.
- The download failed because the checksum didn't match the original file.
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