primechecking
nounUK /ˈpraɪmˌtʃɛkɪŋ/
US /ˈpraɪmˌtʃɛkɪŋ/
Primechecking is when you check if a number can only be divided by one and itself.
The teacher gave us a primechecking puzzle to find all the prime numbers under twenty.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The process of confirming that a number has no divisors other than one and itself.
Her primechecking routine quickly ruled out every even number.
3. A step in computer programs that decides whether a given number is prime.
The app uses fast primechecking to keep passwords secure.
4. Checking something for the first or best quality before use.
The chef did a primechecking of the ingredients before cooking.