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A method for creating a calculated number, frequently used as a part of an error-detection protocol. Normally, a checksum is calculated against a copy of a file or other data, and compared to the checksum calculated for the original file/data. If the two numbers match, then it is very likely that the copy matches the original. Checksums are used in some forms of transmission protocols (for example, Xmodem) as well as part of the Anti-virus program. |
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