Digit That Verifies the Integrity of Data Sent

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Inside the Spaceship, Group 1192, Puzzle 5 (Masterpieces).

Question

Digit That Verifies the Integrity of Data Sent

Answer

CHECKSUM

Word Meaning:

CHECKSUM — (mathematics, computing) A number, derived by applying a suitable algorithm to some data, used to check whether errors have occurred in transmission, storage or data entry.

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