error control
nounUK /ˈerə kənˈtrəʊl/
US /ˈerər kənˈtroʊl/
Error control is a way to find and fix mistakes so information stays correct.
The computer uses error control to make sure the message arrives without mistakes.
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2. In computing, methods that detect and correct errors in data sent or stored.
The network uses error control to resend lost packets.
3. In engineering, a system that keeps a machine's output close to the target value.
The thermostat's error control keeps the room at the right temperature.
4. In communication, ways to make sure a message is received correctly.
Error control helps phones send clear signals even with noise.