Word: checksum
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: check
sum
Definition: A number, derived by applying a suitable algorithm to some data, used to check whether errors have occurred in transmission, storage or data entry.
Morphemes:
Affix: check
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A mark, certificate or token by which errors may be prevented, or a thing or person may be identified.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: eschequier
Language: fro
Decoded: eschequier
PoS: Noun
Meaning: exchequer
Affix: sum
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An arithmetic computation, especially one posed to a student as an exercise (not necessarily limited to addition).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: summa
Language: la
Decoded: summa
PoS: Noun
Meaning: alternative form of "summum".