Alternate Definitions for Checksum

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Term: Checksum
Definition:

A computed value that is dependent upon thecontents of a digital data object. Primarily used to check whether errors oralterations have occurred during the transmission or storage of a dataobject.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
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