Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

checksum

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.27 in modern English

Syllables
check-sum
IPA
21
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

verb

To compute a checksum.

Etymology

From check + sum.

Inflected Forms

checksums (plural) checksums (present, singular) checksumming (participle, present) checksummed (participle, past) checksummed (past)

Derived Forms

checksummer

Phrases

Fletcher's checksum cyclic redundancy check

Frequently Paired Words

cyclic redundancy check CRC

Questions

What does checksum mean?
A number, derived by applying a suitable algorithm to some data, used to check whether errors have occurred in transmission, storage or data entry.
Where does checksum come from?
From check + sum.

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