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check +‎ sum

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checksum (plural checksums)

  1. (mathematics, computing) A number, derived by applying a suitable algorithm to some data, used to check whether errors have occurred in transmission, storage or data entry.

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checksum (third-person singular simple present checksums, present participle checksumming, simple past and past participle checksummed)

  1. (mathematics, computing) To compute a checksum.

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checksum m (plural checksums)

  1. checksum (number serving to detect error)
    Synonym: soma de verificação