noun
- A string of digits or characters computed from data to detect errors or verify integrity during transmission or storage.
Usage: computing; plural form of checksum
Examples
- The software calculates checksums to ensure files were not corrupted during download.
- Checksums are commonly used to verify the authenticity of downloaded software.
- The system compares checksums before and after data transfer to confirm accuracy.
- Network protocols often include checksums in packet headers for error detection.
- Checksums help protect against accidental data modification in storage systems.