Parity Check (Noun)
Meaning
A system of checking for errors in computer functioning.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The parity check is a simple method used to detect errors in data transmission by adding an extra bit to the data.
- The computer system uses a parity check to verify the integrity of the data stored on the hard drive.
- A parity check is performed on the data packet to ensure that it has not been corrupted during transmission.
- The error detection mechanism relies on a parity check to identify any discrepancies in the data.
- The programmer wrote a parity check algorithm to detect and correct errors in the software code.