Checksum
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Checksum · N/A · 校验和 · CHEK-sum · integrity check · hash checksum · Cryptography · integrity · downloads · hashingCryptographyintegrity check hash checksum/CHEK-sum/
Also known as: integrity check, hash checksum
Last updated August 8, 2026
Definition
A checksum is a short value computed from data to detect accidental changes; if the data changes, the checksum usually changes too.
Real-World Example
Open-source projects publish checksums for installers so you can verify the download was not corrupted in transit.
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