checksum

Meanings

Plural: checksums

Noun

a digit representing the sum of the digits in an instance of digital data; used to check whether errors have occurred in transmission or storage
A number, derived by applying a suitable algorithm to some data, used to check whether errors have occurred in transmission, storage or data entry.

Verb

To compute a checksum.

Origin / Etymology

From check + sum.

Scrabble Score: 21

checksum is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
checksum is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
checksum is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 24

checksum is a valid Words With Friends word