checksum

noun /'ʧɛksəm/

Definition
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
Example
He tried to understand the true meaning of 'checksum'.
Etymology
No etymology available.

Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
2
Consonants
6
Length
8

Word Statistics

Length
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble Score
Frequency
1.74

Word Characteristics