checksum
Prononciation : [ˈtʃɛkˌsʌm]
Mot
Contexte : « computing »
(noun) a special number that helps check if data is correct. Think of it like a sticker on a box that says everything inside is okay. If you open the box and the sticker is still there, it means nothing is broken or missing.
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The software produced a checksum to verify that the file wasn't damaged during download.
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Without a checksum, we couldn't be sure if the data was safe; it could be all mixed up.
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How does the program use a checksum to check the file's accuracy?
Contexte : « data integrity »
(noun) a number created from a group of data to help see if it has changed. Imagine making a recipe and writing down your ingredients. If you make a checksum from that list, you can tell if anything was added or taken away later.
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We calculated the checksum for the database to make sure all the information was still correct.
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The absence of a checksum led to data errors, and some files were lost.
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Can you explain what happens if the checksum doesn't match the original data?
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