checksum

Meanings

• noun

  A mathematical algorithm used to verify the integrity of data during transmission or storage.

  - "The checksum of this file ensures its integrity during transmission."
  - "The checksum algorithm is used to detect errors in data packets."

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Variants

List of all variants of checksum that leads to same result
checksum , checksums

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Etymology

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Derived from 'check' and 'sum'.

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Trivia

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1. The first checksum was implemented in 1957 for the SAGE air defense system.

2. Checksums are used in various technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and TCP/IP.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hash function: A mathematical function used to map data of arbitrary size to a fixed size. Checksum is a type of hash function.

2. Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC): A widely used error-detection algorithm that uses a checksum.

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Culture

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Checksum has been extensively used in computer science and data communication to ensure data integrity.

How to Memorize "checksum"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sum being checked continuously.
   - Visualize a function that calculates the sum and checks it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'checksum' with the words 'integrity' and 'data'.
   - Think of checksum as a 'guardian' for data.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember C as in 'Check' and S as in 'Sum'

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