RenoGeek's Computer Terms Glossary - Checksum
A calculated sum used to check the integrity of a file. It is generated from an algorithm like cyclic redundancy check or (CRC). When checksums of two data sets match, it indicates that the sets are the same. So checksums have become a easy way to verify that files are not corrupted or infected with a virus.
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