checksumming
verb (present participle)UK /ˈtʃek.sʌm.ɪŋ/
US /ˈtʃek.sʌm.ɪŋ/
Checking if a file or message got changed by comparing a special number made from it.
The program is checksumming the downloaded file to make sure nothing was corrupted.
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2. Computing a checksum value for a block of data so it can be compared later.
Checksumming each packet helps the receiver spot transmission errors.
3. Using checksums as a routine step in data storage or backup processes.
Their backup script includes checksumming to catch silent disk failures.
4. The act or process of generating and comparing checksums.
Checksumming is a quick way to detect accidental file changes.