In computing, extra bits of data added to information to check if there are errors during transmission or storage.
Modern computing term combining 'check' (to verify) with 'bits' (binary digits). Created in the 20th century as digital technology developed to address data integrity problems.
Checkbits are digital bodyguards—they travel with your data and catch mistakes before they cause problems, which is why corrupt files sometimes fail to open.
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