Phrase guide

cyclic redundancy check

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A type of hash function that produces a checksum used to detect and correct transmission errors in data.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: CRC

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

an error correction code that is recorded in each sector of a magnetic disk and used to catch errors in the data

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: error correction code, ECC

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 循環冗餘檢查 /循环冗余检查 (xúnhuán rǒngyú jiǎnchá) — type of hash function
  • Finnish: CRC — type of hash function
  • French: contrôle de redondance cyclique — type of hash function
  • French: CRC — type of hash function
  • Icelandic: lotubundin viðaukaprófun — type of hash function
  • Spanish: comprobación de redundancia cíclica — type of hash function