error-checking
nounUK /ˈerə ˌtʃekɪŋ/
US /ˈerər ˌtʃekɪŋ/
The act of looking for mistakes and fixing them.
The computer does error-checking before it saves your file.
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2. A process in computing where data is checked for mistakes during sending or storing.
Error-checking caught the broken file before it reached the printer.
3. The habit of reviewing your own work to find and fix problems.
Her error-checking on the math homework saved her from a silly mistake.
4. A feature in software that warns you when something is wrong.
The app's error-checking flagged the missing password field.