checksum
check·sum
noun \ˈchek-ˌsəm\Definition of CHECKSUM
: a sum derived from the bits of a segment of computer data that is calculated before and after transmission or storage to assure that the data is free from errors or tampering
First Known Use of CHECKSUM
1940
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