internalcheckcode

noun

UK /ɪnˈtɜːnəl tʃɛk kəʊd/

US /ɪnˈtɜːrnəl tʃɛk koʊd/

A secret code inside a computer program that checks if things are working right.

The app uses an internalcheckcode to make sure your game score is saved correctly.

SYNONYMS

validation code verification code self-check code integrity code

RELATED WORDS

checksum debugging software programming error detection

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A hidden set of rules a program follows to test itself.

The internalcheckcode caught the bug before the game crashed.

3. A private password-like string used inside a system to confirm data is correct.

Only the developers can see the internalcheckcode in the settings.

4. A built-in test that runs automatically when a program starts.

The internalcheckcode runs every time you open the app.