errorchecking
nounUK /ˈerə tʃekɪŋ/
US /ˈerər tʃekɪŋ/
Checking to find and fix mistakes.
The computer does errorchecking before it saves your file.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A process in computing that finds problems in data or code.
Errorchecking caught the broken link in the program.
3. Looking over written work to catch spelling or grammar mistakes.
Her errorchecking made the essay much clearer.
4. A safety step that makes sure information is correct before it is used.
The bank uses errorchecking to keep account numbers right.