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checksum
noun check·sum \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
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First Known Use of CHECKSUM
1940
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